Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan

Time for a ‘Fourth Communique’ To Stabilize U.S.-China Relations

By Lyle Goldstein

April 13, 2026

US‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

The risks of Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade plan

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 13, 2026

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

Trump’s Hormuz blockade won’t push Iran toward concessions

By Daniel DePetris

April 12, 2026

Op-edNATO, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, US‑Israel‑Iran

Threatening NATO Over Iran Is Stupid, but Potentially Useful

By Benjamin Friedman

April 12, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Trump’s naval blockade against Iran faces challenges

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 12, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Vance, who wasn’t keen on Iran war, now tasked with trying to end it

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 11, 2026