Hezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon's Party of God

Hezbollah—Lebanon’s ‘Party of God’—is a multifaceted organisation that functions as a political party, a Shia religious and social movement, Lebanon’s largest militia, a close ally of Iran, and a terrorist organisation. This book examines Hezbollah’s origins, its initial violent activities in Lebanon, and its terrorist operations and criminal enterprises across Europe, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and North America. It covers Hezbollah’s support for Palestinian militant groups, its training and backing of insurgents in Iraq, and its ongoing role in Iran’s ‘shadow war’ with Israel and the West, including plots targeting civilians worldwide. Drawing on a range of sources, including declassified documents, court records, and interviews with intelligence officials, the author highlights the group’s willingness to deploy violence both domestically and internationally, its global reach, and its relationship with Iran.