ODNI Warns China, Russia, Iran, North Korea Unite Against US

A recent U.S. intelligence assessment identifies China as the foremost military and cyber threat to American national security, emphasizing its growing capabilities to compromise critical infrastructure and posing challenges to U.S. global leadership. The report highlights an alarming trend of increasing cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, which collectively amplify the threats each nation poses individually. This collaboration has been accelerated by geopolitical tensions, particularly following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with these nations supporting one another through military and economic means. The assessment also warns that China is likely to apply stronger coercive pressure against Taiwan and continue asserting its claims in the South and East China Seas. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton stressed that the intelligence agencies must better prepare for these existential threats, particularly from China, which aims to surpass the U.S. as the dominant global superpower. The report concludes that while China is cautious in its approach, it remains the primary adversary in terms of capability and intent to challenge U.S. interests globally.