Introduction Hezbollah, a Shia faction from Lebanon is introducing itself to international geopolitics due to its unique philosophy and diverse purposes. Founded during Lebanese Civil War in 1982, Hezbollah has become one of the key players in the region coping change on the Middle Eastern scene ever since. The current article will cover the topic of Hezbollah, its ideology, the goals and its consequences in the region. Ideological Foundations Hezbollah’s ideology is based on a Shia Islamic Republic which contains components such as: Khomeinism : The religious beliefs of Ayatollah Khomeini related to jihad and government based on Islam along with expulsion of all colonial powers. Shia Islam : As a religious group, Hezbollah adopts Shia Islam which bleeds or sees injustices in the land and pursues peace and equality for Shia people. Anti-Zionism : A position that resists the legitimacy of Zionism and especially the establishment of Israel and all the injustices done to ...