The Shia CrescentPlease, explore and discuss the complex capabilities and tactics used by Shia extremist groups who are associated with Iran. These so-called proxy groups are diverse in organization and location: they literally are around the globe: Mideast, Africa, Central Asia, Central America, and Europe.Also, discussThe situation in Bahrain in 2011 revealed a very complex insurgency relying on passive resistance tactics mixed with strategic use of violence. The subject of Shia groups in Bahrain are thus central to our study this week.Fully utilize the materials that have been provided to you in order to support your response.This essay should be in APA style 4 full pages at least 275 words per page. Also, it should include an introduction, analysis, a summary, and a minimum of 8 references. You may also use any additional academic references related to the subject.Note: Avoid using passive voice throughout the document. Also, the writing must be free from grammatical errors as well as free of Plagiarism. Please, check the work before delivering it.Please, use the reference below for your document.Please read the following for this week:1. Bahrain:Blog Article: The Insurgency in Bahrain (This is Dr. Catino’s eye-witness account of the pre-insurgency stage in Bahrain).Article: Gulf Daily News, Dirty Tricks Have Failed, 2012Article: Saad Al and Hezbollah in BahrainArticle: WSJ Oct 2011 Iranian Ambitions in BahrainVideo: Assault on the University of Bahrain Students by Opponents2. HezbollahArticle: Hizbollah and the Qods ForceArticle link: Beirut Bank is seen as hub for Hezbollah’s FinancingNews link: BBC, Who are HezbollahArticle link: The Mounting Hezbollah Threat in Latin America3. The Mahdi Army and Operation ValhallaArticle: Military Review: Operation Valhalla4. Shia Splinter Groups in IraqArticle: Iraq Report: Special Groups RegenerateArticle: CTC, Revival of Shia MilitancyArticle: Asai Ahl al Haq and Special Groups5. Background Readings on passive tactics (critical read for the week).Robert Helvey (2004): On Strategic Non-Violent Conflict (Chapters 2, 3, 4 & 13). This is a more up-to-date than the Army piece and looks at the problem from the insurgent side.Dept. of Army, “Passive Resistance,” in Human Factors Considerations of Underground Insurgencies (1966).Dept of Army, “Subversive Manipulation of Crowds,” in Human Factors Considerations of Underground Insurgencies (1966).”Blockade, Occupy, Strikeback,” (This is an anarchist tactical guide used in the 2012 Anarchist violence in Montreal).
