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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 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 an effective counterinsurgency…
Introducing Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s War
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…
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. Colombia: A Mixed Path of Negotiation and Renewed Violence Colombia remains a focal…
The Revolutionary Strategies of Che Guevara
Che Guevara: Revolutionary Icon, Guerrilla Strategist, and Controversial Legacy Few figures in modern history evoke as much debate as Ernesto “Che” Guevara. His name is often linked to revolution, guerrilla warfare, and defiance against imperialism. Yet the iconic image on T-shirts and protest banners only scratches the surface. Behind the symbol was a complex strategist…
T.E. Lawrence
T.E. Lawrence, celebrated as Lawrence of Arabia, transformed the art of irregular warfare. His campaigns during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire combined strategic brilliance with cultural sensitivity, changing the way modern militaries think and operate. Operating in the harsh deserts of the Arabian Peninsula during World War I, Lawrence partnered with Bedouin tribes…
Mao Zedong’s Guerrilla Strategies
Mao Zedong and the Foundations of Guerrilla Warfare Mao Zedong revolutionized 20th-century insurgency by blending military tactics with political ideology and social mobilization. His strategy—especially the idea of People’s War—emphasized class power, protracted struggle, and political-military integration. These principles helped the Chinese Communist Party win the Chinese Civil War. They later influenced guerrilla movements in…
Reconnaissance
The Art of Reconnaissance in Guerrilla Warfare Reconnaissance is the heartbeat of guerrilla warfare. A resistance force can endure shortages of weapons, ammunition, or equipment—but never a shortage of intelligence. Knowing when to strike, when to disappear, and how to read the enemy’s movements separates survival from annihilation. In irregular warfare, reconnaissance is not a…
The Guerrilla Ambush
Guerrilla warfare thrives on one principle: never meet strength with strength. Victory belongs to those who master timing, terrain, and deception. Among the many tools in the irregular fighter’s arsenal, none delivers greater impact than the ambush. It is the most distilled expression of asymmetric warfare, swift, precise, and psychologically devastating. A well-executed ambush does…
