The threat that Al Qods and Hezbollah present not only to Israel but do they present a threat to the rest of the world? They are the epitome of a Hybrid Threat to the Middle East and United States interests. Are they the same? Do they have common goals? What exactly are they?
The Al Qods are special operations branch to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG), considered a state actor, I would consider them very similar to our Special Operations branch. They are highly trained, covert and ready to bring the fight to the enemies of Iran. Iran has smartly placed them in Embassies around the world. They have helped fund, train, and supply numerous non-state actors around the world to accomplish their common goals. Being directed from …show more content…
Al Qods are considered a state actor, conventional force but yet fight asymmetrically across the Middle East. Hezbollah is a non-state actor but yet compete in national politics and work to change the landscape in their region. They both have been known to be uniformed, but also know to go incognito when the mission dictates. Hezbollah has relied heavily on funding and arms from Iran, Iran only expects carnage in return. Their common enemy is Israel and should remain as such for the distant future. Some would consider the Al Qods more global because of the influence in so many countries, but Hezbollah influence has reached as far as Mexico.
If you placed an Al Qods officer next to a Hezbollah fighter I doubt many of us could tell the difference. What we do know is that they both widespread and involved extensively in the Middle East. They have an extreme distaste for the Israeli presence in the region and are not afraid to express that. Consequently I would say the Al Qods are the quiet professionals in the background doing the dirty work of the Iranian government, while in contrast Hezbollah wants the attention of the world to spread their beliefs. Either way both parties work together for a common goal and are very dangerous to our
The Al Qods are special operations branch to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG), considered a state actor, I would consider them very similar to our Special Operations branch. They are highly trained, covert and ready to bring the fight to the enemies of Iran. Iran has smartly placed them in Embassies around the world. They have helped fund, train, and supply numerous non-state actors around the world to accomplish their common goals. Being directed from …show more content…
Al Qods are considered a state actor, conventional force but yet fight asymmetrically across the Middle East. Hezbollah is a non-state actor but yet compete in national politics and work to change the landscape in their region. They both have been known to be uniformed, but also know to go incognito when the mission dictates. Hezbollah has relied heavily on funding and arms from Iran, Iran only expects carnage in return. Their common enemy is Israel and should remain as such for the distant future. Some would consider the Al Qods more global because of the influence in so many countries, but Hezbollah influence has reached as far as Mexico.
If you placed an Al Qods officer next to a Hezbollah fighter I doubt many of us could tell the difference. What we do know is that they both widespread and involved extensively in the Middle East. They have an extreme distaste for the Israeli presence in the region and are not afraid to express that. Consequently I would say the Al Qods are the quiet professionals in the background doing the dirty work of the Iranian government, while in contrast Hezbollah wants the attention of the world to spread their beliefs. Either way both parties work together for a common goal and are very dangerous to our