Defense Priorities

Articles

Sanctions, Ukraine‑Russia

Do oil sanctions still work?

By Rosemary Kelanic

November 24, 2025

In the mediaUkraine‑Russia, Diplomacy, Europe and Eurasia

U.S., Ukraine agree to change draft of peace plan that Russia favored

Featuring Dan Caldwell

November 23, 2025

Press ReleaseMiddle East, Alliances, Diplomacy

Keep the U.S.-Saudi relationship modest

By Rosemary Kelanic

November 19, 2025

op-edMiddle East, Alliances

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are not allies—no matter what their leaders say

By Daniel DePetris

November 19, 2025

op-edVenezuela, Americas

Invading Venezuela would betray “America first”

By Christopher McCallion

November 19, 2025

op-edAmericas, Alliances

The U.S.-Colombia relationship is in trouble

By Daniel DePetris

November 19, 2025