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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,…
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…
Irregular Warfare Weekly Review
The Resistance Hub March 17–24, 2025Fires, Fiber Cuts, Laws, and Leaks: Global Resistance and Sabotage in Focus In today’s turbulent global security environment, irregular warfare has become the method of choice for many state and non-state actors. It allows them to shape political, military, and economic outcomes without entering open, declared conflict. Over the past…
Pipeline Wars: Why Energy Infrastructure Is the Next Battlefield
The Resistance Hub Energy infrastructure has become one of the most contested arenas in modern geopolitical conflict. Pipelines, refineries, LNG terminals, and undersea cable networks are not just economic lifelines—they are strategic targets. As global tensions rise, these systems are increasingly vulnerable to sabotage, cyberattacks, insurgent operations, and hybrid warfare. From the Nord Stream pipeline…
Underreported Struggles: Movements the World Forgot
The Resistance Hub In today’s relentless news cycle, many of the world’s longest-running independence and human rights struggles remain buried beneath flashier headlines. These underreported movements—spanning continents, cultures, and centuries—are driven by communities demanding freedom, dignity, and recognition. Often marginalized by geopolitical interests or economic priorities, their stories go untold. This article shines a light…
Syria’s Transitional Government: From Victory to Insurgency
The Resistance Hub The Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011 as a protest movement against the regime of Bashar al-Assad, saw numerous factions vying for control over the country. After more than a decade of brutal conflict, an opposition-led coalition finally ousted Assad’s government in December 2024. The new administration, led by President Ahmed…
Rwanda’s Support for M23 Rebels: Congo’s Counterinsurgency Response and Regional Implications
The Resistance Hub The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated significantly, with mounting evidence that Rwanda is backing the M23 rebel group. While Kigali denies involvement, intelligence reports, and UN findings suggest Rwanda has been providing military and logistical support to the insurgents. Meanwhile, Kinshasa is struggling to mount…
German Warships Targeted: Investigating the Recent Naval Sabotage Incidents
The Resistance Hub In recent months, the German Navy has faced a series of alarming sabotage attempts on its vessels. These incidents have raised significant concerns about maritime security in the region. Sabotage has targeted ships under construction and those already in active service, revealing major gaps in naval protection measures. Investigations suggest both state…