adversary; opposition; hostile forces
power map; power structure; power relationships
armed group; armed insurgents
forces of reaction; forces of resistance; opposition forces; opposition elements; resistance force
forces of opposition; opposing forces; counterforce
expansion of one's sphere of influence; increase in one's power (strength, influence)
within the sphere of influence (of)
criminal groups and individuals; groups and individuals who seek economic profit through violence, force and fraudulent means; violent criminals, extortionists and racketeers; organized crime; (lit.) anti-social forces
power relations; balance of power (between)
the respective (relative) strength of political parties; distribution of the number of parliamentary seats held by each of the political parties
(two sides) being evenly matched in influence or power
effective strength; current strength