Compare and Contrast Stratfor and Hezbollah Communications
https://search.wikileaks.org/gifiles/emailid/91224 Just talked to my source. He addressed your queries to my satisfaction. Hizbullah's communication system for emergencies is simpler than I had initially thought. Query #1: This communication system uses mobile phones (Nokia) for e-mail communication with GPRS-backup. Essentially, Hizbullah members use something similar to Stratfor communication, except that they use google mail instead of hushmail.Communication is sent from the central command in the form of draft messages that are deleted immediately. Hizbullah members can send messages only if it is an utmost necessity. Messages sent are in Arabic using in Latin transliteration. This communication system was developed by Hizbullah students at the American University of Beirut. Query # 2This is a secondary communication system to be used in the event of war and to guide officials, commanders and partisans to their point of duty, which Hizbullah does not determine in advance. Query # 3 The intended use of this network is limited to communication. Query # 4: Hizbullah conventional communication networks are functioning well, but they may not be appropriate for emergency mobilization. Please let me know if you need additional explanation.
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Ryan Carboni