1. Hezbollah’s History and Objectives Background of Hezbollah Creation of Shi’ism Sunni vs Shi’ite ideology Amal Who created and why

2. Hezbollah’s Split from Amal When and why 1982 Israeli Occupation Doctrine Anti-Western ideology Resistance to the Israeli invasion Shi’ite oppression by Sunni’s

3. The Open Letter 1985 Three main Objectives End Colonialism Prosecute group committing crimes against Muslims and Christians (i.e. Sunnis) Establishment of an Islamic Government New Manifesto 2009 Updated the Objectives of The Open Letter Rhetoric less aggressive in nature Undertone of violence

4. Turning Point 1992 Elections Choice for Hezbollah Violence or Politics Violence not working Politics Pragmatic solution to achieving goals

5. Recap Hezbollah developed out of Amal Ideology Anti-Western (including Israel), anti-Sunni Objectives 1985 Open Letter 2009 Manifesto Turning Point 1992 Elections Developed into a Politically active entity Provides social services to Shi’ite’s Hezbollah's Open Letter