Reletter
Artwork for OPFOR Journal

OPFOR Journal

Documenting, analyzing, and anticipating the actions of America's adversaries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues84Foundeda year agoLast Issue7 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

opforjournal.com
Artwork for OPFOR Journal

Latest Issues

Weekly Significant Activity Report - June 27, 2026

This week’s analysis highlights some of the most significant geopolitical developments involving America’s adversaries—China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—between June 20, 2026 and June 27, 2026.

Summary:

  1. Update on the war with...
7 days ago
6

Summer 2026 Reader Survey

Hi everyone, this is Dan White,

I want to spend this summer making OPFOR Journal better and would like your help. As of right now, this publication is a solo affair, so I am inherently limited in how much time I can dedicate to research, w...

9 days ago
4

Draw, Defeat, or Iranian Victory? How China and Russia Are Interpreting the US-Iran Islamabad Memorandum

While much attention has focused on US domestic and Western reactions to the Islamabad Memorandum (AKA the US-Iran Deal), this Situation Report examines how the negotiated end to the war is being interpreted by America’s adversaries by prov...

14 days ago
10
1

Russia's War On Ukrainian Cultural Heritage

A Russian missile struck and set ablaze Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra during overnight attacks on June 14-15. The Pechersk Lavra, a monastery built in 1051 (predating the founding of Moscow by a century), is the most sacred site in Ukraine and amon...

19 days ago
7
1

Weekly Significant Activity Report - June 13, 2026

This week’s analysis highlights some of the most significant geopolitical developments involving America’s adversaries—China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—between June 6, 2026 and June 13, 2026.

Summary:

  1. Update on the war with...
21 days ago
2

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for OPFOR Journal.

SubscribersEngagement71Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

SEO Reach

Where OPFOR Journal ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.

Ranked Keywords216Monthly Search TrafficTop Keywords

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • OPFOR Journal

    Documenting, analyzing, and anticipating the actions of the adversaries of the free world: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea | by Dan White, former think tanker at Wilson Center, Kennan Institute, SAIS & NPS alum, and combat veteran

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for OPFOR Journal?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by OPFOR Journal on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does OPFOR Journal have?

    To see how many people subscribe to OPFOR Journal, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in OPFOR Journal?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch OPFOR Journal as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like OPFOR Journal?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact OPFOR Journal using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to OPFOR Journal?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like OPFOR Journal. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact OPFOR Journal?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.