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.
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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.
Core Doctrine →Social Dynamics
Social movement theory, resistance mobilization, and the structure of human networks under pressure.
Theory →Guerrilla Tactical Triad
Raid, ambush, and reconnaissance: the three operational pillars of guerrilla warfare.
Tactics →Underground Tactical Triad
Sabotage, subversion, and espionage: how clandestine networks operate beneath the surface.
Clandestine Ops →Counter-Insurgency & Influence
COIN doctrine, influence operations, and the international legal framework governing armed conflict.
COIN & Law →IW Glossary
Definitive reference for irregular warfare terminology. 100+ terms defined and cross-referenced.
Reference →From the Shop
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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