In my view, Hezbollah exists and it is a strong "Guerrilla Organization" because of Iran and Syria's financial and weaponry support.

This support comes because both countries want to emerge as leaders in the Middle East. So, if we want to see peace in that part of the world, the first act to be done is to cut that relationship between Hezbollah and Syria-Iran.

As well, let's help Lebanon to become what once it was the "Pearl of Middle East." In that way, perhaps the rest of the Arab countries can engage themselves in proper development for the benefit of their own societies rather than building armies and fighting wars, which in the long run means only blooodshed.

Great coparison!!! but a lot of misinformation. I suggest that the writer gets a better handle on things by interacting with some of the Hezbollah politicians in Lebanon to find out that they have never longed for political dominance in that country. Their political alliance with the largest Christian parties in Lebanon is a clear indication that all they want is a strong and respectable country for all its citizens.

this is an invitation to ask for views- should the Hezbollah attack on the marine barracks be considered an asymmetric act of war or an act of terrorism? It seems to me that it was done as a part of a military strategy and not an attempt to coerce a civilan population. what do the other readers think?

apparently, the only major insurgency ever quelled in the last one century was the one in malaysia.

then, it took the combined forces of the british commonwealth and malayans 12 years (and numerical strength of over 10 to 1) to temper the communist insurgents. the strategies and tactics were comprehensive. at its core were policies to shift the support of the local populace against the insurgents.

this was also when the term 'winning hearts and minds' was first coined.

i believe israel and her proxy america has seriously miscalculated the efficacy of firepower and bully-diplomacy.

Finally, we have a journalist with enough wisdom & foresight to classify Hizbollah as a resistance movement just like the Vietcong used to be in the 60s & 70s. America with all its might couldn't dictate a final solution in Vietnam, neither would Israel would be able to dictate its wishes on Lebanese & Palestinians who are fighting for their homelands against Zionist barbaric inavaders.

You are certainly right about Hezbollah acquiring an aura of respect, even admiration. But I would disagree with you on the point that Hezbollah is actively inviting civilian casualties. As a grassroots organization, its presence is everywhere, including civilian areas. And lets not forget that Hezbollah is a militia (not a state army) fighting the 4th strongest militay in the world. It would be the height of stupidity for Hezbollah to engage the Israeli attackers in a head-to-head conventional war. Hezbollah is not stupid.

too many mistakes in your analysis!