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Introducing “The Resistance Hub” Podcast—Now Streaming on Spotify
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Resistance Hub Podcast, now available on Spotify. The release of this show is the next step in our mission to make the art and theory of resistance accessible to everyone. Too often, these conversations are by elites, for elites. While policy-facing content is important, our brand is…
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…
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…
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…
Irregular, Asymmetric, Hybrid, and Guerrilla Warfare: Sorting the Terms That Shape Modern Conflict
The modern battlefield is no longer confined to tanks, trenches, and clearly drawn front lines. Today’s conflicts merge propaganda with cyber attacks, insurgents with drones, and militias with memes. As this environment evolves, so too does the language we use to describe it. Irregular Asymmetric Hybrid and Guerrilla Warfare are four of the most commonly…
Revolutionary Spirits Explores the Enduring Legacy of Che Guevara’s Guerrilla Doctrine
What remains of Che Guevara’s theory of revolution in the 21st century? In an era shaped by cyber conflict, proxy insurgencies, and state surveillance, a return to Guevara’s foundational ideas might seem anachronistic—or surprisingly prescient. A new title released this week by Distillery Press, Revolutionary Spirits: Guerrilla Warfare Theory of Che Guevara, invites readers to…
Urban Resistance: Tactics for Fighting in Occupied Cities
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 of tools, advantages,…
Underreported Struggles: Movements the World Forgot
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 on…
