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www.opforjournal.comDIGITAL FORENSICS AND INCIDENT RESPONSE
This brief highlights significant threats to US homeland security posed by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea observed in August 2026.
MIAMI FLMEXICOLIU BAOXIADINGWEI CHEN
GEOPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
OPFOR Journal will be taking a two week break due to international travel.
RUSSIAIRANGABRIELLA CALDER
GEOPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
This week鈥檚 analysis highlights some of the most significant geopolitical developments involving America鈥檚 adversaries鈥擟hina, Russia, Iran, and North Korea鈥攂etween August 8, 2026 and August 15, 2026. Major events included Iran's leadership purge, Russian strikes on Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, China-Indonesia naval drills east of Taiwan.
KYIVUSHOSSEIN TAEBBRIGADIER GENERAL KIOUMARS HEYDARI
CYBERSECURITY AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE
This brief highlights significant threats to US homeland security posed by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea observed in July 2026.
MINNESOTANEW YORKDAN WHITEUNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
CYBERSECURITY AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE
Is Iran behind the recent cyberattacks on US water systems? An assessment of the evidence, vulnerabilities, and risk of further escalation.
IOWAIRANDAN WHITEEPA
