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Insurgent Governance and Civil Affairs: The Karen National Union
The Karen National Union (KNU) is an ethnic political and insurgent organization operating in southeastern Myanmar that has been engaged in a protracted conflict with the central government since 1949. As the political leadership of the Karen nationalist movement and the governing authority associated with the Karen National Liberation Army, the KNU has historically exercised
Strait of Hormuz Irregular Warfare Analysis
The Commercial Shutdown Came First On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, a joint air and maritime campaign targeting Iranian command infrastructure, ballistic missile sites, and naval assets. Within hours, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps began issuing warnings to vessels: no ship would be allowed to pass through the
State-Insurgent Strategic Competition Part III
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
Lithuania Uncovers GRU-Linked Sabotage Cell
VILNIUS — In a striking public attribution this week, Lithuanian authorities said they have charged six foreign nationals in connection with a Russian military intelligence-linked sabotage campaign targeting infrastructure connected to European security and Ukraine support. This case, and related incidents from Poland to the Baltic Sea, illustrates a pattern of hybrid sabotage that European
The Quiet Weapon of Survival
This article is Part Two of an eight-part series by Iliana Drakonis — a child of war who became a skilled participant. In this installment, she turns from the external to the internal battlefield, exploring how thought itself becomes a weapon of endurance. Drawing from lived experience and personal insight, Drakonis examines the quiet, psychological
What Large States Can Learn from Small States’ Total Defense Strategies
When Size Stops Being an Advantage Large nations often assume that sheer volume ensures survival. They trust in their populations, economies, and geographic depth to absorb shocks. Yet the last decade has demonstrated that abundance can conceal fragility. Critical systems fail not from external invasion but from slow corrosion of coordination and trust. Small states
Introducing “The Resistance Hub” Podcast—Now Streaming on Spotify
We launched The Resistance Hub Podcast on Spotify 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 designed for everyday people — those who need to understand how these forces shape their lives. With 39 episodes
Deceived and Deployed: How Russia Lures Foreign Nationals Into Its War in Ukraine
The War That Found Them Russia is drawing foreign nationals from Asia, Africa, and Latin America into its war in Ukraine under false pretenses. They arrive believing they have secured legitimate jobs, university placements, or fast-track residency opportunities. Within days, or in some cases, mere hours, they find themselves on a battlefield they never agreed