The Study of Resistance,
Irregular Warfare
& Hybrid Conflict
An independent resource translating complex doctrine on irregular, asymmetric, and hybrid warfare into language anyone can use, while staying rigorous enough for policymakers, practitioners, and academics.
The Resistance Hub Podcast
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Resistance Core Concepts
All Concepts →Most writing on this subject is produced by and for specialists. We exist to close that gap for the service member, the researcher, and the everyday citizen trying to understand why resistance movements succeed or fail.
Key Thinkers
Mao Zedong, T.E. Lawrence, Che Guevara: the foundational theorists of guerrilla warfare and resistance.
Social Dynamics
Social movement theory, resistance mobilization, and the structure of human networks under pressure.
Guerrilla Tactical Triad
Raid, ambush, and reconnaissance: the three operational pillars of guerrilla warfare.
Underground Tactical Triad
Sabotage, subversion, and espionage: how clandestine networks operate beneath the surface.
Counter-Insurgency & Influence
COIN doctrine, influence operations, and the international legal framework governing armed conflict.
IW Glossary
Definitive reference for irregular warfare terminology. 100+ terms defined and cross-referenced.
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Topical News Feed
Toolkits
Survive, Support & Liberate
Practical frameworks for life in contested environments: digital security, identity discipline, and street-level awareness.
- Digital Security & Privacy
- Countering Misinformation
- Street Level Tactics
- Identity Discipline
- Know the Law
Sustain, Adapt & Endure
Individual and collective resilience frameworks: physical conditioning, mental fortitude, social networks, and economic preparedness.
- Physical Resilience
- Mental Resilience
- Social Networks
- Economic Planning
- Planning for the Worst