President Trump should return to diplomacy and prioritize removing U.S. service members who remain targets for Iran and its proxies.

The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy promised to “reassert and…restore American preeminence in the Western Hemisphere.”

In a new video series, DEFP experts share key takeaways from 2025 and provide recommendations to secure American interests in the year ahead.

How Ukraine could defend itself with sustained but conditional outside aid—addressing Kyiv’s fears about future Russian aggression and Moscow’s security concerns.

Although tactically successful, past regime-change failures suggest going beyond the recent apprehension of the former president could bring conflict and unrest that would undermine regional stability and U.S. interests.

This series explores the scenario of an all-out Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the U.S. military options in such an event, how nearby countries might play a role, along with additional military and strategic analysis that should inform policy.

DEFP experts provide realistic, credible analysis of breaking news, unfolding events, and complex policy issues. Our analysts help simplify complex issues and provide accessible, concrete policy recommendations.