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Australia’s Strategic Role in Irregular and Hybrid Warfare Across the Indo-Pacific
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 of naval power
Why Politicized Militaries Like China’s and Russia’s Are Vulnerable to Irregular Warfare
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 overwhelming firepower and
Irregular, Asymmetric, Hybrid, and Guerrilla Warfare: Sorting the Terms That Shape Modern Conflict
The modern battlefield is no longer confined to tanks, trenches, and clearly drawn front lines. Today’s conflicts merge propaganda with cyber attacks, insurgents with drones, and militias with memes. As this environment evolves, so too does the language we use to describe it. Irregular Asymmetric Hybrid and Guerrilla Warfare are four of the most commonly
Much Ado About Drones
Why Unmanned Aerial Systems Are Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary for U.S. Warfare 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 United States Department
Revolutionary Spirits Explores the Enduring Legacy of Che Guevara’s Guerrilla Doctrine
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, invites readers to
Sabotage in the Shadows: Pipeline Warfare and Resistance in West Africa
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 companies scramble to reroute exports. Militants vanish into the mangroves, only to strike again days later. For more than two decades, pipeline sabotage in
Urban Resistance: Tactics for Fighting in Occupied Cities
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 of tools, advantages,
The Weaponization of Information: How Disinformation Fuels Modern Warfare
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 by distorting reality
