This week’s analysis highlights some of the most significant geopolitical developments involving America’s adversaries—China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—between October 25 - November 1, 2025.
Hi Patrick, OPFOR Journal only covers China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. However since these four countries increasingly have global reach and an interest in combatting US influence all over the world we will occasionally touch on these subjects. The Sahel region is an interesting case where Russia has gained influence as Western influence has receded. But this is increasingly looking like a disaster, particularly in Mali.
Thank you for a thorough update. Will there be any coverage of the conflicts in Africa? Like in Burkina Faso?
Hi Patrick, OPFOR Journal only covers China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. However since these four countries increasingly have global reach and an interest in combatting US influence all over the world we will occasionally touch on these subjects. The Sahel region is an interesting case where Russia has gained influence as Western influence has receded. But this is increasingly looking like a disaster, particularly in Mali.