This document explores a variety of global military and geopolitical issues, focusing on China, Russia, Iran, and key regional conflicts. It highlights China’s advancements in military technology, such as a new aircraft carrier and growing cooperation with Pakistan’s navy in the Indian Ocean. The document also covers Russia’s nuclear capabilities and strategic shifts, including potential nuclear delivery systems for Belarus and the implications of the Ukraine war on Russian security. Iran’s military needs, particularly in fighter jets, and its political and trade relations with China are discussed, alongside its concerns about Turkey’s rapprochement with Israel and Saudi Arabia. The report also examines terrorism and transnational crime, regional security dynamics, and strategic moves in the global operational environment, from Vietnam’s military training to the competition over Bolivia’s lithium industry.