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- Introducing Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s Warby Resistance Hub Staff on February 13, 2025 at 8:59 pm
Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s War is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to one of the most influential military doctrines of the 20th century. By distilling Mao’s revolutionary theories into their essential elements, this book offers readers a clear and concise understanding of guerrilla warfare, insurgency tactics, and the strategic principles that shaped conflicts across the The post Introducing Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s War appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- Introducing The Distillery Pressby Resistance Hub Staff on February 13, 2025 at 8:47 pm
At The Resistance Hub, we recognize that understanding the complexities of resistance, guerrilla warfare, and irregular conflict can be daunting. That’s why we’ve launched The Distillery Press—a publishing initiative dedicated to stripping away excess and making foundational theories accessible to everyone. We take the core principles of historical and modern resistance movements, distill them into The post Introducing The Distillery Press appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- Breaking Free: How the Baltic States Disconnected from Russia’s Power Grid and What It Means for Securityby Resistance Hub Staff on February 11, 2025 at 2:47 am
The Resistance Hub This week, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania achieved a long-anticipated milestone: they disconnected from the Russian-controlled BRELL power grid, marking a decisive break from Moscow’s energy influence. This move is not just about electricity—it is a strategic shift that reinforces the region’s security, independence, and resilience against hybrid threats. The post Breaking Free: How the Baltic States Disconnected from Russia’s Power Grid and What It Means for Security appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- Recent Acts of Sabotage in Russia and Eurasiaby Resistance Hub Staff on February 5, 2025 at 3:20 am
The Resistance Hub Introduction Sabotage has played a significant role in conflicts throughout history. In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, it has become a crucial tactic. Attacks on infrastructure, military targets, and logistics networks disrupt Russian operations. These acts slow down troop movements, delay supplies, and create uncertainty. Recent reports reveal a pattern The post Recent Acts of Sabotage in Russia and Eurasia appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- Student-Led Protests in Serbia: A Case Study in Resistance Mobilizationby Resistance Hub Staff on February 2, 2025 at 11:32 pm
The Resistance Hub Introduction: The Spark of Dissent The streets of Serbia have erupted in student-led protests following a tragic train disaster, with accusations of government corruption fueling public outrage. Demonstrators in Belgrade and Novi Sad have blocked roads and bridges, demanding accountability for what they see as a preventable tragedy rooted in systemic graft. The post Student-Led Protests in Serbia: A Case Study in Resistance Mobilization appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- OSS Simple Sabotage Manual: A Guide to Covert Disruptionby Resistance Hub Staff on January 30, 2025 at 2:20 am
The Resistance Hub Introduction During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the CIA, developed the Simple Sabotage Field Manual to equip resistance fighters and civilians with covert methods to undermine enemy operations. Declassified decades later, the manual remains a fascinating blueprint for guerrilla tactics, corporate subversion, and low-intensity warfare. The post OSS Simple Sabotage Manual: A Guide to Covert Disruption appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- Irregular Warfare Solutions for Wildfire Responseby Resistance Hub Staff on January 18, 2025 at 7:24 pm
The Resistance Hub A Fire on Raven Ridge: A Case for Decentralized Wildfire Response The late summer sun hung low over Raven Ridge, casting long shadows across the dry brushland. It had been an unusually hot season, and the ridge—a well-known fire-prone area at the edge of the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)—had become a tinderbox. Around The post Irregular Warfare Solutions for Wildfire Response appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movementby Resistance Hub Staff on January 15, 2025 at 11:20 pm
The Resistance Hub Introduction: The Moral and Strategic Force of Non-Violence The American Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century stands as one of the most transformative and enduring examples of collective resistance in history. Its success was driven by a combination of moral integrity and strategic brilliance, with non-violent resistance as the cornerstone of The post Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- Indicators of Invasion Preparationsby Resistance Hub Staff on January 15, 2025 at 2:29 am
The Resistance Hub The concept of “indicators and warnings” (I&W) plays a pivotal role in military strategy and intelligence analysis. This framework identifies observable actions—logistical preparations, infrastructure modifications, troop mobilizations—that hint at an impending military operation. By examining these signals, analysts aim to provide early warnings and mitigate surprises. Retrospective analysis of conflicts, such as The post Indicators of Invasion Preparations appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
- January 1991 Events in Lithuania: A Historical Reflectionby Resistance Hub Staff on January 14, 2025 at 3:48 am
On January 13, 1991, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in the Baltic States’ fight for independence from the Soviet Union. In Lithuania, this struggle culminated in the Soviet military’s brutal attempt to suppress the burgeoning independence movement. Known as the January Events, these acts of violence left 14 civilians dead and hundreds injured. This The post January 1991 Events in Lithuania: A Historical Reflection appeared first on The Resistance Hub.
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- Authorities Accused of Negligence After Two Children Die in Batumiby Civil.ge on February 16, 2025 at 7:37 am
Two minors died on February 15 in Batumi after falling into a water ditch on the territory of the “Dream Town” social project, which was not fenced off despite planned construction works. The two children, aged four and five according to local media, were taken to hospital after hours of search but could not be …
- Another Georgian Fighter Killed in Ukraineby Civil.ge on February 16, 2025 at 7:08 am
Another Georgian fighter, Levan Parkaia, was killed in fighting in Ukraine, the Georgian Foreign Ministry confirmed to Civil.ge on February 15. Levan Parkaia, Source: L. Parkaia’s FB page His death was first reported by Zurab Japaridze, one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change. “Our friend, a very good person Levan Parkaia has died …
- Liveblog: Resistance 2025 | March and Rally “No to Russian Dictatorship”by Civil.ge on February 15, 2025 at 6:20 pm
The new 2025 saw protests continue in Georgia after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced on 28 November that it was suspending the EU accession process until 2028. The political crisis caused by the rejection of the legitimacy of disputed results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, rejected by the opposition political forces, President Salome …
- Salome Zurabishvili Attends Munich Security Conference 2025by Civil.ge on February 15, 2025 at 4:46 pm
President Salome Zurabishvili is attending the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 14-16, an annual event that brings together world leaders to discuss pressing security issues. This year the conference takes place amid a change in the U.S. administration, a new cycle of European legislature and the upcoming German parliamentary elections. None of the current …
- Georgian Foreign Ministry Condemns Occupied Abkhazia’s “Presidential Polls”by Civil.ge on February 15, 2025 at 1:35 pm
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Georgia condemned the so-called presidential elections in the Russian-occupied Georgian region of Abkhazia and called on the international community to react. Abkhazia’s so-called election “grossly violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders”, are “unlawful” and have “no legal effect as they contradict …

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- U.S. Official Hints At Ukraine Talks That Could Exclude European Countrieson February 15, 2025 at 8:40 pm
Talks on ending the war in Ukraine are likely to involve Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, a top White House official told an audience at the Munich Security Conference on February 15. Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, prioritized “the sovereignty, the security of Ukraine.”
- Ukraine Live Briefing: Europe’s ‘New Reality’on February 15, 2025 at 9:43 am
RFE/RL’s Ukraine Live Briefing gives you the latest developments on Russia’s ongoing invasion, Western military aid, global reaction, and the plight of civilians. The Live Briefing presents the latest developments and analysis, updated throughout the day.
- Investigation: As Cubans Flock To Russia’s War, Is Havana Playing Dumb?on February 15, 2025 at 9:06 am
An RFE/RL investigation reveals details about the role of Cuban mercenaries fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine, with some avidly embracing the Kremlin’s narratives. Havana has said it’s cracking down on “human trafficking” to the war, but given its ties to Moscow, not everybody is convinced.
- Europe May Not Be ‘At The Table’ For Ukraine Peace Talks, Trump’s Envoy Sayson February 15, 2025 at 3:23 am
Europe may not be “at the table” if the United States brokers negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.
- Ukrainian Entrepreneurs Brave It Out Amid Falling Bombson February 15, 2025 at 12:34 am
Nataliya Myronenko’s coffeeshop in Kherson was nearly destroyed by a Russian strike. Twice. But, that didn’t stop her from staying in business
- No Agreement On Rare Earths After First Rounds Of U.S.-Ukraine Talks In Munichon February 14, 2025 at 11:13 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to sign an agreement to grant the United States 50 percent of all future reserves of rare earth metals in Ukraine, according to news reports following a meeting between Zelenskyy and U.S. leaders at the Munich Security Conference on February 14.
- Russian Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Shield, Zelenskyy Sayson February 14, 2025 at 8:46 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on February 14 that a Russian drone struck and “significantly” damaged the protective sarcophagus at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant but that radiation levels were normal after the incident.
- Can The U.S. Bring Russia And Ukraine Together At Crucial Munich Talks?on February 14, 2025 at 2:27 am
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a planned meeting in Munich between high-ranking officials from Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington scheduled to take place on February 14.
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- Ukraine Not Invited To U.S.-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia, Zelenskyy Sayson February 16, 2025 at 10:33 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has not been invited to attend U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia over ending Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
- U.S. Officials In Rare Belarus Visit Seeking Deal On Political Prisoners, Sanctionson February 16, 2025 at 2:52 am
Three senior U.S. officials traveled to Belarus to negotiate the possible release of a large number of political prisoners in return for an easing of sanctions, The New York Times reported, following the release of three detainees earlier in the week
- U.S. Officials Heading to Saudi Arabia For Russia-Ukraine Peace Talkson February 15, 2025 at 11:10 pm
Amid a flurry of dramatic diplomatic discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump is sending a senior team to Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations with Russia and Ukraine with an eye on ending the nearly 3-year-old war, U.S. officials told multiple media outlets.
- Rubio Arrives In Israel, Expected To Discuss Trump’s Plan For Gazaon February 15, 2025 at 10:00 pm
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel late on February 15 to begin his first Middle East tour since assuming his position as the top U.S. diplomat last month.
- Russia Holds American Drug-Smuggling Suspect In Custody For 30 Dayson February 15, 2025 at 4:49 pm
A Russian court has ordered an American man to be held in custody for 30 days after he was arrested at a Moscow airport on drug-smuggling charges when customs officials said they found cannabis-laced marmalade in his baggage.
- Thousands Block Streets In Central Serbia As Protest Wave Continueson February 15, 2025 at 1:04 pm
Thousands of people protested in the Serbian city of Kragujevac on February 15, blocking central streets in the latest in a wave of student-organized demonstrations demanding government accountability for the deaths of 15 people in a canopy collapse at the railway station in Novi Sad in November.
- IAEA Warns About Iran’s Accelerated Uranium Productionon February 15, 2025 at 4:33 am
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that Iran continues to increase its monthly production of enriched uranium to near weapons grade and time is running out to reach an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program.
- Europe May Not Be ‘At The Table’ For Ukraine Peace Talks, Trump’s Envoy Sayson February 15, 2025 at 3:23 am
Europe may not be “at the table” if the United States brokers negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.

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- US Clarity Underscores Ukraine’s Perilby Jack Watling,[object Object] on February 14, 2025 at 12:00 am
The US’s refusal to offer Ukraine security guarantees and its pivot to the Indo-Pacific present Europe with stark choices.
- Morocco as a Strategic Partner in Supporting the Sahel Region’s Securityby Beatriz de León Cobo, Nicholas Hopton and Burcu Ozcelik,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object] on February 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Morocco’s strategic role in promoting stability in the Sahel is central to tackling transnational threats, with initiatives like the Atlantic Initiative fostering regional security cooperation.
- The Chinese Communist Party’s Strategic Engagement in South Asiaby Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury,[object Object] on February 12, 2025 at 12:00 am
China has built and maintained a sophisticated and multi-layered approach to regional influence through engagements with countries such as Nepal and Pakistan.
- It’s the Algorithm, Stupid: Influence in the Age of Generative AIby Matt Freear,[object Object] on February 11, 2025 at 12:00 am
The rise of Chinese-made DeepSeek and the rapid spread of AI chatbots raise pressing questions about their implications for democracy and security. Given their superhuman ability to learn and influence, there is an urgent need to strengthen user literacy.
- Pick Your Poison: China in the UK Energy Systemby Dan Marks,[object Object] on February 10, 2025 at 12:00 am
In energy, tension between China and the UK is being exploited to undermine support for the UK government’s strategy.
- DeepSeek’s Disruption: Geopolitics and the Battle for AI Supremacyby Tobias Feakin,[object Object] on February 7, 2025 at 12:00 am
DeepSeek’s breakthrough in AI efficiency challenges US dominance, disrupting global tech dynamics and shifting the balance of power in the AI race.
- A Vital Springboard: The Future of University Officer Training Corpsby Julian Brazier and Henry Sugden,[object Object],[object Object] on February 6, 2025 at 12:00 am
The British Army faces a crucial decision on officer training, with a danger that the wrong response to short-term pressures on RMA Sandhurst and University Officer Training Corps may damage both the Army Reserve officer pipeline and the capacity for long-term force expansion.
- In Nuclear Organisations, Russia Continues to Wield Outsized Influenceby Darya Dolzikova and Jack Watling,[object Object],[object Object] on February 5, 2025 at 12:00 am
Although Russia has egregiously violated nuclear safety standards in its occupation of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, it continues to hold leadership positions in multilateral forums on nuclear safety.

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- The 51st State That Never Was: Why the United States Didn’t Annex Canadaby Richard Maass on February 14, 2025 at 8:30 am
Why didn’t the United States annex Canada during earlier historical periods? In short, because it didn’t want to. President Donald Trump has drawn widespread criticism (dating back to before his first term) for seeing U.S. foreign policy in ways that reflect the international politics of the 19th century rather than the 21st century. There are many reasons for this — from his mercantilist economic perspective and readiness to raise tariffs to his devaluing of U.S. alliances and skepticism toward international institutions. Even more so, however, Trump has drawn attention at the start of his second term by repeatedly calling for The post The 51st State That Never Was: Why the United States Didn’t Annex Canada appeared first on War on the Rocks.
- The Continental Divideby Nick Danforth on February 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Welcome to Mid-Afternoon Map, our exclusive members-only newsletter that provides a cartographic perspective on current events, geopolitics, and history from the Caucasus to the Carolinas. Subscribers can look forward to interesting takes on good maps and bad maps, beautiful maps and ugly ones — and bizarre maps whenever possible. *** The United States has always been plagued by regional rivalries. In the mid-19th century, they led to a violent civil war. In the mid-20th century, they led to some mildly amusing maps. America, it turns out, has a long tradition of cartographic cartoons like the one below. Playing with geographic perspective, they The post The Continental Divide appeared first on War on the Rocks.
- Ukraine’s Daunting Choice: Trading Its Land and People for Future Securityby Ralph Clem on February 13, 2025 at 8:45 am
Wars are almost always about land. Ukraine’s determined and heroic defense of its sovereign territory against horrific Russian aggression attests to that fact. As we noted in an earlier article in War on the Rocks, restoring Ukraine’s economy is the most crucial element in ensuring the country’s very existence as a viable and secure state going forward. Therefore, it is vital to understand how Ukraine’s economic landscape has been and will be changed as a result of the war, and what this portends for societal well-being, enhanced growth, and national security in the years ahead. Meanwhile, opinions amongst the commentariat The post Ukraine’s Daunting Choice: Trading Its Land and People for Future Security appeared first on War on the Rocks.
- Defeating the Houthis Will Require More Than Killing Their Chiefby Ari Heistein on February 13, 2025 at 8:30 am
Edmund Fitton-Brown, the former British ambassador to Yemen, recounted a chilling 2016 discussion with Houthi negotiators: Houthi officials claimed that their strategic advantage over Western-backed forces was that they “do not care how many Yemenis die, and when enough have died, [the West] will come to us on [their] knees and beg us to make peace.” This prediction generally proved accurate as pressure grew on the anti-Houthi coalition from 2018 onward to wind down the campaign in Yemen due to the conflict’s enormous humanitarian toll. However, while the Houthis do not care how many Yemenis die, the group might be The post Defeating the Houthis Will Require More Than Killing Their Chief appeared first on War on the Rocks.
- Rewind and Reconnoiter: How Likely Is an Invasion of Taiwan?by Amanda Hsiao on February 12, 2025 at 6:30 pm
In 2024, Amanda Hsiao wrote “A Post-Election Risk Assessment for the Taiwan Strait,” which assessed relations and policies between Taipei, Beijing, and Washington ahead of the 2024 Taiwanese presidential election. In the wake of leadership change in both Taipei and Washington and continued cross-strait tensions, we invited Amanda back to reflect on her article. Image: Studio Incendo via Flickr In your 2024 article, “A Post-Election Risk Assessment for the Taiwan Strait,” you wrote about Washington and Beijing’s “shared desire to lower the temperature,” noting that Chinese leader Xi Jinping reportedly denied on multiple occasions that China was planning to invade Taiwan anytime soon. The post Rewind and Reconnoiter: How Likely Is an Invasion of Taiwan? appeared first on War on the Rocks.

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- Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Weekby Tyler Rogoway on February 14, 2025 at 11:00 pm
The crisis isn’t so bad when you have a bunker to retreat to. The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on The War Zone.
- Hole Blasted By Drone In Chernobyl’s Radiation Shield: What We Knowby Howard Altman on February 14, 2025 at 10:02 pm
Ukrainian nuclear experts express concern that the drone strike could have prolonged ramifications to the integrity of the cocoon over the doomed reactor. The post Hole Blasted By Drone In Chernobyl’s Radiation Shield: What We Know appeared first on The War Zone.
- America’s First Broken Arrow Incident Happened 75 Years Agoby Thomas Newdick on February 14, 2025 at 8:14 pm
An inflight emergency led to the crew of a B-36 bomber dropping an unarmed nuclear bomb off the Canadian coast, in the first incident of its kind. The post America’s First Broken Arrow Incident Happened 75 Years Ago appeared first on The War Zone.
- Canada Joining Iron Dome Missile Defense Plan Would Be Welcome: NORAD Bossby Joseph Trevithick on February 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Cooperation on new space-based sensors might be a starting place for the U.S. and Canada on joint missile defense, but major hurdles remain. The post Canada Joining Iron Dome Missile Defense Plan Would Be Welcome: NORAD Boss appeared first on The War Zone.
- Trump Offers India Path To F-35by Thomas Newdick on February 14, 2025 at 7:06 pm
As India sits at a fork in the road for its future fighter fleet plans, the U.S. has just upped the ante with the prospect of F-35 deliveries. The post Trump Offers India Path To F-35 appeared first on The War Zone.

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- Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messagesby Jen Judson on February 14, 2025 at 11:32 pm
The Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines jet in January may not have had accurate altitude readings, investigators said.
- Pentagon expands list of commercial drones certified for military useby Courtney Albon on February 14, 2025 at 10:15 pm
Following a November demo, DOD chose 23 systems and 14 drone components to add to its Blue UAS and Framework lists, pending cybersecurity validation.
- Polish officials offer US more defense buys, joint ammo productionby Jaroslaw Adamowski on February 14, 2025 at 4:55 pm
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praised Poland for continuing to raise its defense spending, saying the country was “leading by example on a lot of things.”
- What the Pentagon might learn from Ukraine about fielding new techby Jon Schmid and Erik E. Mueller on February 14, 2025 at 1:25 pm
The U.S. Defense Department might benefit from leveraging commercial technology more aggressively, argue RAND analysts Jon Schmid and Erik E. Mueller.
- Turkish government racks up naval, drone deals during Asia tripby Cem Devrim Yaylali on February 14, 2025 at 12:58 pm
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s trip to Asia has yielded a number of defense cooperation agreements meant to bring new business to Turkish defense firms.
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“This is another type of warfare, new in its intensity, ancient in its origins, war by guerrillas, subversives, insurgents, assassins, war by ambush instead of by combat; by infiltration instead of aggression, seeking victory by eroding and exhausting the enemy instead of engaging him.”
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