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Why Politicized Militaries Like China’s and Russia’s Are Vulnerable to Irregular Warfare

The Resistance Hub From the outside, authoritarian militaries project order, strength, and cohesion. Flags wave. Ranks shine. Parades thunder with disciplined force. But beneath the surface of tightly controlled structures like China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Russia’s Armed Forces lies a brittle foundation — one that irregular warfare is uniquely suited to exploit. Despite The post Why Politicized Militaries Like China’s and Russia’s Are Vulnerable to Irregular Warfare appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Shadow Over the Grid: A Surge of Sabotage in Venezuela’s Electrical Infrastructure

The Resistance Hub In early April 2025, Venezuelan authorities announced the arrest of three individuals accused of involvement in a “terrorist sabotage” operation targeting the country’s electrical power grid. These arrests follow a troubling pattern of attacks on critical infrastructure in Venezuela, rekindling a longstanding debate about the intersection of internal dissent, foreign influence, and The post Shadow Over the Grid: A Surge of Sabotage in Venezuela’s Electrical Infrastructure appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Irregular, Asymmetric, Hybrid, and Guerrilla Warfare: Sorting the Terms That Shape Modern Conflict

The Resistance Hub The modern battlefield is complex. It’s no longer just tanks and trenches. Conflict today blends propaganda with cyber attacks, insurgents with drones, and militias with memes. As this battlefield evolves, so too does the language we use to describe it. Terms like irregular warfare, asymmetric warfare, hybrid warfare, and guerrilla warfare dominate The post Irregular, Asymmetric, Hybrid, and Guerrilla Warfare: Sorting the Terms That Shape Modern Conflict appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Much Ado About Drones

Why Unmanned Aerial Systems Are Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary for U.S. Warfare The Resistance Hub Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the The post Much Ado About Drones appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Revolutionary Spirits Explores the Enduring Legacy of Che Guevara’s Guerrilla Doctrine

The Resistance Hub What remains of Guevara’s model of revolution in the 21st century? A new book, Revolutionary Spirits: Guerrilla Warfare Theory of Che Guevara, released this week by Distillery Press, reopens a foundational chapter in the study of irregular warfare. Rather than romanticizing rebellion or glorifying insurgents, the book offers a structured, doctrinal deep The post Revolutionary Spirits Explores the Enduring Legacy of Che Guevara’s Guerrilla Doctrine appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Romania’s Militant Democracy Moment: Defending the System, or Undermining It?

The Resistance Hub In March 2025, Romania’s Constitutional Court upheld a controversial decision to bar far-right candidate Călin Georgescu from running in a rerun of the presidential election. The ruling came after Romania’s top electoral body invalidated the results of the December 2024 election, citing alleged Russian interference and violations of electoral law that had The post Romania’s Militant Democracy Moment: Defending the System, or Undermining It? appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Sabotage in the Shadows: Pipeline Warfare and Resistance in West Africa

The Resistance Hub On the muddy creeks of the Niger Delta and far out into the waters of the Gulf of Guinea, an invisible war continues to rage. Pipelines explode in the night. Energy multinationals scramble to reroute exports. Militants vanish into the mangroves, only to strike again days later. For more than two decades, The post Sabotage in the Shadows: Pipeline Warfare and Resistance in West Africa appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Urban Resistance: Tactics for Fighting in Occupied Cities

The Resistance Hub As 21st-century warfare continues to shift from open terrain to dense population centers, the ability of irregular forces to mount effective urban resistance has become one of the defining dynamics of modern conflict. Whether facing a conventional military occupation or a hybrid incursion, resistance fighters in cities operate with a unique set The post Urban Resistance: Tactics for Fighting in Occupied Cities appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

Irregular Warfare Weekly Review

The Resistance Hub March 17–24, 2025Fires, Fiber Cuts, Laws, and Leaks: Global Resistance and Sabotage in Focus In an increasingly turbulent global landscape, irregular warfare has emerged as the method of choice for both state and non-state actors seeking to shape political, military, and economic outcomes without engaging in open conflict. From railway sabotage in The post Irregular Warfare Weekly Review appeared first on The Resistance Hub.

The Weaponization of Information: How Disinformation Fuels Modern Warfare

The Resistance Hub Introduction In today’s digital battlefield, disinformation has become one of the most potent weapons in warfare. Unlike falsehoods, disinformation campaigns are meticulously crafted operations designed to manipulate public perception, destabilize societies, and influence political and military outcomes. Unlike traditional propaganda, which seeks to bolster support for a regime or ideology, modern disinformation The post The Weaponization of Information: How Disinformation Fuels Modern Warfare appeared first on The Resistance Hub.