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Conflict & Human Rights

Rethinking Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'

From central hub to networked ecosystem

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Richard Nield
Jul 02, 2026
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Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' has evolved from a ‘hub-and-spoke’ system - where groups such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis were overwhelmingly reliant on Tehran - to a networked ecosystem with multiple hubs, and much greater resilience. The shift demands a rethink from Western policymakers who have continued to deploy strategies based on targe…

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