Write a comprehensive research project on a specific terrorist group Organization (Hezbollah) and its Historical background

This organization can be historical or one that poses a direct threat today. The

organization that you select should be examined through the lenses of the unit of instructions

listed below. If you select a historical organization you must relate that group to the threat posed

by terrorism that the world faces today.

Paper Requirements: Your paper should be between 15 and 20 pages and written in proper APA style with

appropriate citations and references noted.

UNITS OF INSTRUCTION

1. Introduction
2. Defining terrorism

3. Evolution of Terrorism
4. The role of ideas: ideologies, nationalism, politics and religion.

5. Typologies: the individual terrorist; the terrorist group
6. Tactics and targets

7. Organizational Structure
8. The role of the media and social media
9. Intelligence and Terrorism

10. Counter-terrorism
11. Case Study: Battle of Algiers

12. Case Study: Liquid Bombing Plot

13. Case Study: 2015 Paris attacks

Answer preview

Terrorism is looked down upon in most communities, primarily due to the negative implications on innocent parties, who often get caught in the crossfire during terrorist activities or counterterrorism efforts. One of the terrorist groups that managed to capture global attention and condemnation is Hezbollah. It is a Shiite Muslim political and militant organization (Avon et al., 2012). The group emerged within the chaos associated with the 15-year Lebanese Civil War. It is widely known that Iran backs Hezbollah. This alliance is predominantly held together by the shared opposition to Israel coupled with resistance to the growing Western influence with the Middle East (Avon et al., 2012). The group’s historical background of perpetrating terrorist

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