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Lebanon: Military and Paramilitary Forces — Hezbollah, the LAF, and the Parallel State Problem
This article examines the unique dual-security system in Lebanon, comparing the state-sanctioned Lebanese Armed Forces with the powerful Hezbollah paramilitary. It explores the security and financial implications of parallel military institutions, sovereign risks, and the defense economics of proxy conflict.
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How Iran Funds Its Proxies
Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias all receive Iranian financial support. The mechanics of moving money under sanctions reveal the limits of financial warfare against determined state sponsors.
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