Joseph Alagha is professor in Political Science & Intercultural Studies at Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon.

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• A Note on Transliteration Prologue Abstract Introduction 1 The Salient Points of the Open Letter 2 Hizbullah’s Eight Conclaves 3 Analysis of the New Manifesto 4 Thematic Analysis 5 Conclusion 1 Primary Documents 1 The Text of Hizbullah’s Open Letter1 Addressed to the Oppressed in Lebanon and the World, 16 February 1985 2 Hizbullah: Views and Concepts, Manar TV, Beirut, 20 June 199749 3 Statement of Purpose: Hizbullah Press Office, 20 March 199850 4 Hizbullah: Identity and Goals51 (August 2004) 2 Election Programs 1 Hizbullah’s 1992 Parliamentary Elections Program1 (my translation) 2 Hizbullah’s 1996 Parliamentary Elections Program12 3 Hizbullah’s 2000 Parliamentary Elections Program19 (my translation) 4 Hizbullah’s 2004 Municipal Election Program26 (my translation) 5 Hizbullah’s 2005 Parliamentary Elections Program46 (my translation) 6 Hizbullah’s 2009 Legislative Election Program: 6 April 200947 7 Nasrallah’s Post-elections Press Conference: 8 June 200948 3 Agreements, Understandings, Pacts 1 Paper of Common Understanding between Hizbullah and The Free Patriotic Movement:1 6 February 2006 2 The Beirut Declaration: 15 May 2008 3 Doha Accord: 21 May 2008 4 Hizbullah’s Understanding with the Salafi Movement: 18 August 20082 5 President al-Assad Issues a Decree Stipulating the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Lebanon: 14 October 2008 4 The New Manifesto (30 November 2009)1 1 Hegemony and Mobilization 2 Lebanon 3 Palestine & The Settlement Negotiations 4 Nasrallah’s Press Conference: 30 November 2009 (in full)9 Chronology of Events (1975-2010) List of Abbreviations Glossary Notes

Joseph Alagha is professor in Political Science & Intercultural Studies at Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon.

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• A Note on Transliteration Prologue Abstract Introduction 1 The Salient Points of the Open Letter 2 Hizbullah’s Eight Conclaves 3 Analysis of the New Manifesto 4 Thematic Analysis 5 Conclusion 1 Primary Documents 1 The Text of Hizbullah’s Open Letter1 Addressed to the Oppressed in Lebanon and the World, 16 February 1985 2 Hizbullah: Views and Concepts, Manar TV, Beirut, 20 June 199749 3 Statement of Purpose: Hizbullah Press Office, 20 March 199850 4 Hizbullah: Identity and Goals51 (August 2004) 2 Election Programs 1 Hizbullah’s 1992 Parliamentary Elections Program1 (my translation) 2 Hizbullah’s 1996 Parliamentary Elections Program12 3 Hizbullah’s 2000 Parliamentary Elections Program19 (my translation) 4 Hizbullah’s 2004 Municipal Election Program26 (my translation) 5 Hizbullah’s 2005 Parliamentary Elections Program46 (my translation) 6 Hizbullah’s 2009 Legislative Election Program: 6 April 200947 7 Nasrallah’s Post-elections Press Conference: 8 June 200948 3 Agreements, Understandings, Pacts 1 Paper of Common Understanding between Hizbullah and The Free Patriotic Movement:1 6 February 2006 2 The Beirut Declaration: 15 May 2008 3 Doha Accord: 21 May 2008 4 Hizbullah’s Understanding with the Salafi Movement: 18 August 20082 5 President al-Assad Issues a Decree Stipulating the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Lebanon: 14 October 2008 4 The New Manifesto (30 November 2009)1 1 Hegemony and Mobilization 2 Lebanon 3 Palestine & The Settlement Negotiations 4 Nasrallah’s Press Conference: 30 November 2009 (in full)9 Chronology of Events (1975-2010) List of Abbreviations Glossary Notes

Joseph Alagha is professor in Political Science & Intercultural Studies at Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon.

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• A Note on Transliteration Prologue Abstract Introduction 1 The Salient Points of the Open Letter 2 Hizbullah’s Eight Conclaves 3 Analysis of the New Manifesto 4 Thematic Analysis 5 Conclusion 1 Primary Documents 1 The Text of Hizbullah’s Open Letter1 Addressed to the Oppressed in Lebanon and the World, 16 February 1985 2 Hizbullah: Views and Concepts, Manar TV, Beirut, 20 June 199749 3 Statement of Purpose: Hizbullah Press Office, 20 March 199850 4 Hizbullah: Identity and Goals51 (August 2004) 2 Election Programs 1 Hizbullah’s 1992 Parliamentary Elections Program1 (my translation) 2 Hizbullah’s 1996 Parliamentary Elections Program12 3 Hizbullah’s 2000 Parliamentary Elections Program19 (my translation) 4 Hizbullah’s 2004 Municipal Election Program26 (my translation) 5 Hizbullah’s 2005 Parliamentary Elections Program46 (my translation) 6 Hizbullah’s 2009 Legislative Election Program: 6 April 200947 7 Nasrallah’s Post-elections Press Conference: 8 June 200948 3 Agreements, Understandings, Pacts 1 Paper of Common Understanding between Hizbullah and The Free Patriotic Movement:1 6 February 2006 2 The Beirut Declaration: 15 May 2008 3 Doha Accord: 21 May 2008 4 Hizbullah’s Understanding with the Salafi Movement: 18 August 20082 5 President al-Assad Issues a Decree Stipulating the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Lebanon: 14 October 2008 4 The New Manifesto (30 November 2009)1 1 Hegemony and Mobilization 2 Lebanon 3 Palestine & The Settlement Negotiations 4 Nasrallah’s Press Conference: 30 November 2009 (in full)9 Chronology of Events (1975-2010) List of Abbreviations Glossary Notes