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Venezuela Contingency Operation: Resistance Potential and Irregular Warfare Risk
Tension between Venezuela and the United States has intensified, reflected in the massing of military forces, attacks on small watercraft, and a sharper political confrontation. These developments warrant a clear assessment of how Venezuelan society might react if foreign ground forces appeared on its territory. How would social structures, armed groups, and political factions respond
China’s Fishing Flotillas as Paramilitary Economic Warfare
In the darkness of the eastern Pacific, a floating city of light drifts beyond Ecuador’s territorial waters. Hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels illuminate the horizon, their floodlights cutting through the night while satellite transponders flicker off one by one. To the untrained eye, this looks like ordinary commerce. To regional navies and maritime analysts, it
A Tale of Two Campaigns: Domain Dominance and Divergent Doctrines in the War for Ukraine
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 hospitals. These two
Crossing the Line of Control: How Irregular and Hybrid Warfare Could Shape a Renewed India-Pakistan Confrontation
The Resistance Hub does not take positions on the India–Pakistan conflict or advocate for the use of force by any actor. This article analyzes potential irregular, asymmetric, hybrid, and unconventional warfare scenarios that could arise if tensions escalate between these two nuclear-armed states. All assessments are speculative and based solely on publicly available information. The
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
OSS Simple Sabotage Manual: A Guide to Covert Disruption
During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the CIA, developed the Simple Sabotage Field Manual to equip resistance fighters and civilians with covert methods to undermine enemy operations. Declassified decades later, the manual remains a fascinating blueprint for guerrilla tactics, corporate subversion, and low-intensity warfare. This article explores its
Recent Developments in Guerrilla Warfare: A Global Perspective
In recent months, guerrilla warfare has shaped conflicts worldwide, highlighting its adaptability and resilience amid shifting political and military landscapes. From peace negotiations to the evolution of tactics on the battlefield, here are the most significant developments related to guerrilla warfare worldwide. Colombia: A Mixed Path of Negotiation and Renewed Violence Colombia remains a focal
Operation Gunnerside: The Mission That Changed the Course of World War II
Operation Gunnerside is one of World War II’s most daring and consequential acts of sabotage. Carried out in February 1943 by a small group of Norwegian commandos, this mission targeted the Norsk Hydro plant in Vemork, Norway, where Nazi Germany was producing heavy water—a critical component for nuclear weapons research. The operation is credited with
