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Iran’s Global Irregular Warfare Apparatus
The Resistance Hub Introduction Iran prefers the margins over the spotlight. Its strategic culture thrives on ambiguity, using proxies, sabotage, cyber operations, and covert action to fulfill regional ambitions without triggering full-scale war or direct attribution. From Beirut to Berlin, its global irregular warfare apparatus lets Tehran punch above its weight, shaping outcomes with plausible…
Tripoli Erupts: Power Struggles and Civilian Impact in Libya’s Fragmented Capital
The Resistance Hub 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…
Tragedy in Pahalgam: India Responds to Deadliest Civilian Attack in Kashmir Since 2019
The Resistance Hub On April 22, 2025, a brutal armed assault on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district claimed the lives of 26 civilians and 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…
Irregular, Asymmetric, Hybrid, and Guerrilla Warfare: Sorting the Terms That Shape Modern Conflict
The Resistance Hub The modern battlefield is complex. It’s no longer just tanks and trenches. Conflict today blends propaganda with cyber attacks, insurgents with drones, and militias with memes. As this battlefield evolves, so too does the language we use to describe it. Terms like irregular warfare, asymmetric warfare, hybrid warfare, and guerrilla warfare dominate…
Revolutionary Spirits Explores the Enduring Legacy of Che Guevara’s Guerrilla Doctrine
The Resistance Hub What remains of Guevara’s model of revolution in the 21st century? A new book, Revolutionary Spirits: Guerrilla Warfare Theory of Che Guevara, released this week by Distillery Press, reopens a foundational chapter in the study of irregular warfare. Rather than romanticizing rebellion or glorifying insurgents, the book offers a structured, doctrinal deep…
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 an increasingly turbulent global landscape, irregular warfare has emerged as the method of choice for both state and non-state actors seeking to shape political, military, and economic outcomes without engaging in open conflict. From railway sabotage in…
Underreported Struggles: Movements the World Forgot
The Resistance Hub In a world saturated with headlines, some of the longest-running human rights and independence struggles receive scant international attention. These underreported movements fight for freedom, dignity, and recognition against formidable odds. Below, we spotlight a diverse range of such struggles across different regions – each with a brief background, a look at…