Russia

Operation Epic Fury - The View From Moscow and Beijing

While much attention has focused on domestic and allied reactions to the US war against Iran, this Situation Report examines how the purpose and…

Mar 15 • OPFOR Journal

Russia's New Nuclear Wonder Weapons: The Reality Behind Burevestnik and Poseidon

An analysis of Russia's experimental nuclear weapons and their role in high-stakes diplomacy with the US

Oct 30, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

Russia's Economic Resilience is Cracking Under Prolonged Stress

Economist Artem Gergun joins OPFOR Journal to discuss deteriorating economic conditions in Russia and what they mean for the war in Ukraine

Sep 24, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025: A Gathering Storm in China

China put forward its vision for a Sino-centric future at the 2025 SCO Summit as well as a reinvention of its past victory in WWII alongside the leaders…

Sep 4, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

Understanding Russian and Iranian Fears Over Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal and Middle Corridor Trade Route - an Interview with Jennifer…

South Caucasus expert Jennifer Wistrand joins OPFOR Journal to discuss the global consequences of the recent U.S. brokered peace deal between Armenia…

Aug 28, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

The Trump Pivot Against Russia

The Trump White House's change in policy toward Russia was driven by growing political pressure, miscalculations by China and Russia, and smart…

Jul 14, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

Situation Report: Russia's 2025 Shahed Drone Offensive

Overnight on July 8 - 9, Russia launched the largest air assault of the war, the latest in an escalating series of drone-led attacks in 2025.

Jul 10, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

Russia and North Korea’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at One Year — a Conversation with Troy Stangarone

Co-Chair of the North Korea Economic Forum at George Washington University, Troy Stangarone, joins OPFOR Journal to discuss the future of the strategic…

Jul 3, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

Situation Report: Operation Spider Web —Ukraine's Great Raid

Ukraine deals a serious blow to Russia's strategic bomber force in a series of daring long-range attacks a day before both sides resume negotiations in…

Jun 1, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

Situation Report: Ceasefire Negotiations with Russia

Vladimir Putin rebuffs two attempts by the US to mediate an end to the war in the past week as he seeks to drag out negotiations and seek maximum…

May 20, 2025 • OPFOR Journal

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