Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Let Iran Control the Strait of Hormuz

By Rosemary Kelanic

August 24, 2026

In the mediaAsia, Military analysis

Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 20, 2026

Op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Zelensky is running out of political cover

By Jennifer Kavanagh

August 20, 2026

Op-edNorth Korea, Asia

Why Trump Wants To ‘Get The Band Back Together’ With Kim Jong Un

By Daniel DePetris

August 20, 2026

Op-edMiddle East

It’s Time to Pull U.S. Troops from the Middle East

By Alexander Langlois

August 19, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia

Iran war puts new strain on U.S. efforts to deter China

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

August 19, 2026