Defense Priorities

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In the mediaGlobal posture, Europe and Eurasia, Grand strategy

The meaning of “America First” is in flux

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

January 20, 2026

Thousands turn out in Melbourne to stand in solidarity with protests that have broken out in Iran following the death of 22-year old Mahsa Amini at the hands of the country’s brutal dictatorship and its ‘morality’ police.
Iran

Should the U.S. do anything about Iran’s protests?

By Rosemary Kelanic

January 19, 2026

op-edGrand strategy, Americas, Venezuela

Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela

By William Walldorf

January 13, 2026

op-edVenezuela, Europe and Eurasia, Russia

Venezuela has been introduced to supposed ally Vladimir Putin’s fickle side

By Daniel DePetris

January 13, 2026

op-edEurope and Eurasia, Grand strategy, NATO

Trump, Greenland, and American Foreign Policy in the 21st Century

By John Kitch II

January 12, 2026

op-edGrand strategy, Asia, China, Europe and Eurasia, Russia

No, America is not adopting a ‘spheres-of-influence’ doctrine

By Daniel DePetris

January 10, 2026