Hizbullah, the Islamist political party and paramilitary organization, has featured in Lebanese politics since 1985. Hassan Fadlallah explores its beliefs--on religious coexistence, national security, civil society, and more--and concludes that political cohesion will remain unattainable until Lebanon's confessional power struggles cease.This book provides a glimpse into how Hizbullah sees itself, and draws upon formerly private records of meetings between its leaders and other senior individuals.Hassan Fadlallah is a Member of Parliament in Lebanon. The former news director of the Al-Manar television network, he heads the parliamentary Media and Communications Committee and teaches at the Lebanese University.