China and Russia: Evolving Threats to US Security in 2025

A US intelligence report identifies China as the primary military and cyber threat to national security, with growing capabilities to compromise infrastructure. Russia's involvement in Ukraine heightens US-Russia tensions. China's dominance in mining critical materials and its push for expanded nuclear and space capabilities are significant concerns.

A fresh US intelligence assessment has identified China as the most formidable military and cyber threat to American national security. The report reveals Beijing's enhanced ability to compromise critical infrastructure, posing a significant challenge to the US.

The document, titled '2025 Annual Threat Assessment (ATA)', also highlights Russia, Iran, and North Korea as other major state actors endangering US interests globally. Furthermore, China's expanding influence in mining critical materials and advancements in nuclear and space capabilities underscore its strategic push to rival US global leadership.

Tensions remain palpable between Moscow and Washington, exacerbated by Russia's perception of the Ukraine war as a proxy conflict with the West. This situation poses both an immediate concern and complicates efforts aimed at conflict resolution. The increasing collaboration among these nations presents a growing geopolitical challenge for the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)