Russia's covert operations and military provocations span from election meddling in Moldova and sabotage in Europe to increasing influence in Latin America and military threats near U.S. waters, signaling a broad strategy to challenge Western dominance.

The U.S. military's increasing reliance on AI for defense and intelligence operations offers strategic advantages but faces significant challenges related to security risks, governance, talent shortages, and ethical considerations.

China's quantum computing breakthrough raises concerns about the future of encryption, while experts emphasize the need for quantum-safe cryptography and AI risk management for critical infrastructure.

Samidoun, a pro-Palestinian group with ties to terrorism, has been designated as a terrorist entity by Canada, the U.S., and other nations due to its role in promoting extremism and supporting violent attacks against Israel.

The U.S. deployment of the THAAD missile defense system to Israel marks a pivotal escalation in the conflict, providing advanced defense against Iran’s missile threats while intensifying regional tensions with Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed proxies.

Iran and Russia have escalated state-sponsored assassination plots globally, using criminal networks and proxy actors to target dissidents, political figures, and ethnic communities, threatening international stability.