| ID | 154321 |
| Title Proper | Hizbullah’s moral justification of Its military intervention in the Syrian civil war |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kızılkaya, Zafer |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Intervening in the Syrian Civil War was a significant decision by Hizbullah’s leadership, carrying as it did the risk of losing public support in the Arab street. This article argues that Hizbullah used highly moralized rhetoric to justify its involvement in the Syrian conflict, emphasizing ethical necessity rather than self-interest. The article offers a descriptive analysis of Hizbullah’s justifications and compares them with major intellectual traditions on the ethics of war. The findings suggest that Hizbullah has been adept at developing a strategy for legitimizing its armed engagement outside Lebanese territory. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 71, No.2; Spring 2017: p. 211-228 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal 2017-06 71, 2 |
| Key Words | Military Intervention ; Syrian Civil War ; Hizbullah’s Moral Justification |