This document focuses on military developments and geopolitical dynamics involving China, Russia, Iran, and regional security issues. China is modernizing its Marine Corps with new light tanks suited for diverse geographies and expanding military cooperation with Pakistan, while also increasing its involvement in Syria, especially regarding the Turkistan Islamic Party fighters. Russia is enhancing its military capabilities with advanced command-and-control vehicles and radar systems, and its naval forces are increasingly active in areas near NATO exercises, signaling growing tensions. Iran is facing internal challenges such as blackouts and strikes, while also strengthening its military presence abroad, notably by sending naval assets to Venezuela. Meanwhile, terrorism and transnational crime issues are also discussed, including Turkey’s struggle with ISIS networks and regional instability in North Central Nigeria.