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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…
Much Ado About Drones
Why Unmanned Aerial Systems Are Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary for U.S. Warfare The Resistance Hub Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the…
Revolutionary Spirits Explores the Enduring Legacy of Che Guevara’s Guerrilla Doctrine
The Resistance Hub 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,…
Sabotage in the Shadows: Pipeline Warfare and Resistance in West Africa
The Resistance Hub On the muddy creeks of the Niger Delta and far out into the waters of the Gulf of Guinea, an invisible war continues to rage. Pipelines explode in the night. Energy multinationals scramble to reroute exports. Militants vanish into the mangroves, only to strike again days later. For more than two decades,…
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…
The Weaponization of Information: How Disinformation Fuels Modern Warfare
The Resistance Hub In today’s connected world, disinformation has become one of the most powerful weapons in modern warfare. It spreads faster than bullets and undermines its targets from within—without a single shot fired. More dangerous than mere falsehoods, disinformation consists of deliberately constructed narratives designed to manipulate perception, erode trust, and achieve strategic objectives…
Pipeline Wars: Why Energy Infrastructure Is the Next Battlefield
The Resistance Hub Energy infrastructure has become one of the most contested arenas in modern geopolitical conflict. Pipelines, refineries, LNG terminals, and undersea cable networks are not just economic lifelines—they are strategic targets. As global tensions rise, these systems are increasingly vulnerable to sabotage, cyberattacks, insurgent operations, and hybrid warfare. From the Nord Stream pipeline…