This document focuses on the military and geopolitical developments across Eurasia, Indo-Pacific, Middle East, North Africa, Africa, and Latin America, with a specific emphasis on how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced military operations, defense strategies, and international relations. It discusses Russia’s military activities, including its operations in the Arctic and Crimea, the effects of the pandemic on military readiness, and the shifting dynamics in the Middle East and Africa. The document also addresses China’s increased involvement in global diplomatic and military affairs, including its COVID-19 diplomacy.