Deceived and Deployed: How Russia Lures Foreign Nationals Into Its War in Ukraine

The Resistance Hub The War That Found Them Russia is drawing foreign nationals from Asia, Africa, and Latin America into its war in Ukraine under false pretenses. They arrive believing they have secured legitimate jobs, university placements, or fast-track residency opportunities. Within days—or in some cases, mere hours—they find themselves on a battlefield they never The post Deceived and Deployed: How Russia Lures Foreign Nationals Into Its War in Ukraine appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

The Power of Symbols: Why Iconography Matters in Resistance Movements

The Resistance Hub In every uprising, protest, or revolution, some moments transcend words. A lone figure with a raised fist. A sea of masked faces under glowing streetlights. A canopy of umbrellas repelling tear gas. These images do more than document—they define. They are the language of resistance. And like any language, they are strategic, The post The Power of Symbols: Why Iconography Matters in Resistance Movements appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Revolution in Our Roots: America’s Founding as a Case Study in Irregular Warfare

The Resistance Hub One of the things that sets the United States apart on the global stage is its singular independence. In much of the world — particularly across Eastern Europe — independence is a cycle. It is declared, lost, reclaimed, and redefined. Ukraine has at least three independence anniversaries. Georgia celebrates its break from The post Revolution in Our Roots: America’s Founding as a Case Study in Irregular Warfare appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Iran’s Global Irregular Warfare Apparatus

The Resistance Hub Introduction Iran prefers operating on the margins, not in the spotlight. Its strategic culture thrives on ambiguity and deniability. Tehran uses proxies, sabotage, cyber tools, and covert action to advance regional ambitions without full-scale war or direct attribution. From Beirut to Berlin, Iran’s irregular warfare network lets it punch above its weight. The post Iran’s Global Irregular Warfare Apparatus appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Ghost Unions of Belarus: Civil Resistance in the Shadows

The Resistance Hub In the authoritarian shadows of Eastern Europe, where public dissent is outlawed and civil society crushed beneath the heel of the state, an invisible form of resistance endures. In Belarus—where mass protests once filled the streets and now silence reigns—resistance movements have shifted not to the hills or forests, but into the The post Ghost Unions of Belarus: Civil Resistance in the Shadows appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

A Tale of Two Campaigns: Domain Dominance and Divergent Doctrines in the War for Ukraine

The Resistance Hub In recent weeks, Ukraine executed long-range drone strikes that disabled or destroyed over 40 Russian strategic aircraft across bases deep inside Russian territory. These strikes were not symbolic—they were targeted disruptions of Russia’s strike capacity. Meanwhile, Russia continues to fire missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, hitting apartment buildings, energy infrastructure, and The post A Tale of Two Campaigns: Domain Dominance and Divergent Doctrines in the War for Ukraine appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Rail Signaling Attacks in Finland Reveal a New Front in Hybrid War

The Resistance Hub The Hidden War on Infrastructure In early May 2025, Finnish rail authorities reported two suspicious fires targeting rail signaling equipment near Kouvola and Tervola—two critical points in the country’s logistics network. Though initially labeled as isolated acts of vandalism, the events have since raised alarms within Finland’s security circles. Both locations are The post Rail Signaling Attacks in Finland Reveal a New Front in Hybrid War appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Tripoli Erupts: Power Struggles and Civilian Impact in Libya’s Fragmented Capital

The Resistance Hub Tripoli is once again in the crosshairs of conflict. A sudden wave of violence swept through the Libyan capital in early May after the assassination of a high-ranking militia leader, disrupting daily life and plunging neighborhoods into darkness—both figuratively and literally. For the city’s residents, power cuts, street battles, and checkpoints are The post Tripoli Erupts: Power Struggles and Civilian Impact in Libya’s Fragmented Capital appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Crossing the Line of Control: How Irregular and Hybrid Warfare Could Shape a Renewed India-Pakistan Confrontation

The Resistance Hub The Resistance Hub does not take positions on the India–Pakistan conflict or advocate for the use of force by any actor. This article analyzes potential irregular, asymmetric, hybrid, and unconventional warfare scenarios that could arise if tensions escalate between these two nuclear-armed states. All assessments are speculative and based solely on publicly The post Crossing the Line of Control: How Irregular and Hybrid Warfare Could Shape a Renewed India-Pakistan Confrontation appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

From Protest to Resistance: Turkey’s May Day Crackdown and the Erosion of Civic Space

The Resistance Hub On the morning of May 1, 2025, Istanbul was already bracing for confrontation. By nightfall, more than 400 protesters had been arrested, streets were thick with tear gas, and Turkey’s ruling elite had once again shown its willingness to criminalize dissent. This year’s May Day crackdown was not just an isolated episode The post From Protest to Resistance: Turkey’s May Day Crackdown and the Erosion of Civic Space appeared first on The Resistance Hub.