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State—Insurgent Strategic Competition for Governance: PART II: The Market Forces of War
Contributor Moe Gyo Moe Gyo is a writer and consultant working with ethnic organizations in Myanmar. Writing from the Thai–Myanmar borderlands, he draws on years of direct engagement with communities shaped by conflict and disrupted health systems. His work captures firsthand how resilience and informal support networks develop under prolonged irregular warfare. His writing has
State-Insurgent Strategic Competition for Governance
Contributor Moe Gyo Moe Gyo is a writer and consultant working with ethnic organizations in Myanmar. Writing from the Thai–Myanmar borderlands, he draws on years of direct engagement with communities shaped by conflict and disrupted health systems. His work captures firsthand how resilience and informal support networks develop under prolonged irregular warfare. His writing has
Venezuela Contingency Operation: Resistance Potential and Irregular Warfare Risk
Update (January 2026): In a major escalation of U.S.–Venezuelan tensions, U.S. special operations forces conducted a surprise military operation in early January 2026 that resulted in the capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas; both were transported to New York to face federal narco-terrorism charges. Maduro’s departure has created
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 targeting civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Syria’s Transitional Government: From Victory to Insurgency
Updated March 2026 Significant developments since publication: Al-Sharaa was formally appointed president in January 2025 and announced a transitional government of 23 ministers in March. A constitutional declaration established a five-year transition period. Al-Sharaa met with Macron in Paris (May 2025) and Trump in both Saudi Arabia (May 2025) and Washington (November 2025) — the
Rwanda’s Support for M23 Rebels: Congo’s Counterinsurgency Response and Regional Implications
The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become one of the most devastating wars of the twenty-first century. What began as a proxy-backed insurgency in 2012 has escalated into a full-scale territorial occupation. The M23 rebel group — widely documented by the United Nations, the United States, and the European
Recent Developments in Guerrilla Warfare: A Global Perspective
In recent months, guerrilla warfare has shaped conflicts worldwide, highlighting its adaptability and resilience amid shifting political and military landscapes. From peace negotiations to the evolution of tactics on the battlefield, here are the most significant developments related to guerrilla warfare worldwide. Updated Feb 2026 Since this article was first published in January 2025, each
The Three Most Influential Thinkers in Counterinsurgency Theory
Counterinsurgency, often referred to as COIN, is a vital discipline within military and political science. It combines strategy, governance, and human behavior into a single operational framework aimed at defeating insurgent movements. These movements usually stem from deep political, economic, or social grievances that traditional military force alone cannot resolve. Counterinsurgency theory therefore extends beyond
