China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea Form Strategic Military Alliance

A new book warns that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are collaborating as a bloc, posing a significant threat to the U.S. The cooperation includes military exercises, arms transfers, and intelligence sharing, with 616 documented instances from 2019 to 2025. Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery highlights the 'simultaneity problem,' where the U.S. may face multiple crises at once, such as conflicts involving Taiwan, North Korea, and Russia. The alliance is economically motivated, with China supporting Russia's economy and North Korea supplying military resources. This entanglement could hinder U.S. responses to regional conflicts, with serious implications for global security.

Key Points: • China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are collaborating militarily and economically. • The U.S. faces the risk of simultaneous crises due to this alliance. • The cooperation includes 616 instances of military and intelligence sharing from 2019 to 2025.