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Iran’s Global Irregular Warfare Apparatus
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 regime shapes outcomes…
A Tale of Two Campaigns: Domain Dominance and Divergent Doctrines in the War for Ukraine
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 hospitals. These two…
Tripoli Erupts: Power Struggles and Civilian Impact in Libya’s Fragmented Capital
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 symptoms…
Crossing the Line of Control: How Irregular and Hybrid Warfare Could Shape a Renewed India-Pakistan Confrontation
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 available information. The…
The Silent Weapon: The Role of Sabotage in Hybrid Warfare Today
In the battles of the 21st century, the frontlines are rarely marked by barbed wire or tank traps. Instead, the decisive blows often land silently, deep inside enemy territory, disrupting logistics, crippling morale, and fracturing trust — all without a single shot fired. This is the domain of sabotage, the quiet engine of hybrid warfare.…
Australia’s Strategic Role in Irregular and Hybrid Warfare Across the Indo-Pacific
Defining the Threat Environment in the Indo-Pacific In the 21st century, the nature of conflict has evolved beyond conventional battlefields and traditional warfare. The Indo-Pacific—stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the western shores of the Americas—has become one of the most contested regions on the planet, not just in terms of naval power…
Tragedy in Pahalgam: India Responds to Deadliest Civilian Attack in Kashmir Since 2019
On April 22, 2025, a brutal armed assault on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Additionally, it left more than a dozen injured. The attack, which occurred in the scenic Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, represents the deadliest mass-casualty incident in the region since the Pulwama bombing six years…
The French Prison Attacks: A New Front in Irregular Warfare?
In April 2025, France witnessed an alarming series of attacks against its prison system. Coordinated arson and gunfire incidents struck multiple correctional facilities across the country, leaving fires raging, personnel shaken, and public officials scrambling for answers. A group identifying itself as the Groupe de Défense des Détenus Politiques Français (DDPF) claimed responsibility, citing the…
