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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…
A Tale of Two Campaigns: Domain Dominance and Divergent Doctrines in the War for Ukraine
The Resistance Hub In recent weeks, Ukraine executed long-range drone strikes that disabled or destroyed over 40 Russian strategic aircraft across bases deep inside Russian territory. These strikes were not symbolic—they were targeted disruptions of Russia’s strike capacity. Meanwhile, Russia continues to fire missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, hitting apartment buildings, energy infrastructure, and…
Rail Signaling Attacks in Finland Reveal a New Front in Hybrid War
The Resistance Hub The Hidden War on Infrastructure In early May 2025, Finnish rail authorities reported two suspicious fires targeting rail signaling equipment near Kouvola and Tervola—two critical points in the country’s logistics network. Though initially labeled as isolated acts of vandalism, the events have since raised alarms within Finland’s security circles. Both locations are…
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…
The Silent Weapon: The Role of Sabotage in Hybrid Warfare Today
The Resistance Hub In the battles of the 21st century, the frontlines are rarely marked by barbed wire or tank traps. Instead, the decisive blows often land silently, deep inside enemy territory, disrupting logistics, crippling morale, and fracturing trust — all without a single shot fired. This is the domain of sabotage, the quiet engine…
Australia’s Strategic Role in Irregular and Hybrid Warfare Across the Indo-Pacific
The Resistance Hub Defining the Threat Environment in the Indo-Pacific In the 21st century, the nature of conflict has evolved beyond conventional battlefields and traditional warfare. The Indo-Pacific—stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the western shores of the Americas—has become one of the most contested regions on the planet, not just in terms…
Why Politicized Militaries Like China’s and Russia’s Are Vulnerable to Irregular Warfare
The Resistance Hub From the outside, authoritarian militaries project order, strength, and cohesion. Flags wave. Ranks shine. Parades thunder with disciplined force. But beneath the surface of tightly controlled structures like China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Russia’s Armed Forces lies a brittle foundation — one that irregular warfare is uniquely suited to exploit. Despite…
Shadow Over the Grid: A Surge of Sabotage in Venezuela’s Electrical Infrastructure
The Resistance Hub In early April 2025, Venezuelan authorities announced the arrest of three individuals accused of involvement in a “terrorist sabotage” operation targeting the country’s electrical power grid. These arrests follow a troubling pattern of attacks on critical infrastructure in Venezuela, rekindling a longstanding debate about the intersection of internal dissent, foreign influence, and…