In this week’s episode, Russia flexes global reach with its largest naval drills in decades while adapting force generation tactics and pushing armored assaults in Ukraine. North Korea’s frontline role deepens as thousands of DPRK troops and weapons bolster Russia’s war effort. Iran recalibrates post-conflict, navigating internal power shifts and trilateral talks with China and Russia. Meanwhile, China ramps up pressure on Taiwan and the Philippines, tests U.S. resolve in the Indo-Pacific, and leverages rare earth dominance to regain access to banned U.S. AI chips. We break down the top PIR-aligned developments shaping the strategic landscape. 

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