Reassessing Hizbullah's Socioeconomic Policies in Lebanon

This article looks at Hizbullah's politico-economic and socioeconomic policies in Lebanon. It first analyzes Hizbullah's economic thought and its origins. It then studies the party's policies in the various governments in which it has participated and how they have responded to changes in its social base as the Islamic movement has grown among larger sections of the Shi'i middle class and bourgeoisie. Analyzing Hizbullah's positions and policies helps us understand its evolution and integration within the Lebanese political system.