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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 become one of the most devastating wars of the twenty-first century. What began as a proxy-backed insurgency in 2012 has escalated into a full-scale territorial occupation. The M23 rebel group — widely documented by the United Nations, the United States, and the European…
The Rise of Sudan’s Civilian Resistance: A People’s Fight for Survival
// UPDATE — MARCH 2026 This article has been substantially updated to reflect nearly three years of war. Key developments since original publication: the U.S. genocide determination against the RSF (January 2025), SAF recapture of Khartoum (March 2025), the RSF parallel government declaration (February 2026), and the transformation of resistance committees into Emergency Response Rooms.…
The July Revolution in Bangladesh: A Youth-Led Fight for Democracy
In the summer of 2024, Bangladesh experienced a dramatic political turning point. The July Revolution, a powerful uprising led by Gen Z activists, university students, and young professionals, erupted across the country. This movement was not spontaneous — it was the product of long-standing frustration with corruption, electoral fraud, and increasing political repression. What set…
The “Woman, Life, Freedom” Movement in Iran: A Struggle for Rights and Resistance
In September 2022, the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran’s morality police ignited a wave of protests across the country. What began as outrage over mandatory hijab laws quickly transformed into a nationwide uprising. Protesters began demanding women’s rights, political reform, and — eventually — the end of the Islamic…
If The Shoe Fits…
How to Identify an Authoritarian Government: Key Elements and Actions Authoritarianism concentrates power in the hands of a single leader, ruling party, or elite group, stripping away democratic institutions and civil liberties. Unlike democratic governments, where checks and balances prevent abuses of power, authoritarian regimes suppress dissent, control information, and manipulate laws to maintain control.…
German Warships Targeted: Investigating the Recent Naval Sabotage Incidents
In recent months, the German Navy has faced a series of alarming sabotage attempts on its vessels. These incidents have raised significant concerns about maritime security in the region. Sabotage has targeted ships under construction and those already in active service, revealing major gaps in naval protection measures. Investigations suggest both state and non-state actors…
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…
Introducing The Distillery Press
At The Resistance Hub, we recognize that understanding the complexities of resistance, guerrilla warfare, and irregular conflict can be daunting. That’s why we launched The Distillery Press—a publishing initiative dedicated to stripping away excess and making foundational theories accessible to everyone. We take the core principles of historical and modern resistance movements, distill them into…