Defense Priorities

Articles

op-edIsrael‑Iran, Basing and force posture, Middle East

The Iran strike shows we don’t need bases in the Middle East

By Jennifer Kavanagh and Dan Caldwell

June 28, 2025

In the mediaIsrael‑Iran, Middle East

Is Iran really a threat to the United States? A debate

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

June 25, 2025

op-edChina, Asia, Israel‑Iran

Why China’s sitting on the Iran war sidelines

By Lyle Goldstein

June 25, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Middle East

The real obstacle to peace with Iran

By Rosemary Kelanic and Jennifer Kavanagh

June 25, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Middle East

Why dreams of regime change in Iran will end in a rude awakening

By Rajan Menon

June 24, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Middle East

How Trump took advantage of Iran’s face-saving retaliation strategy

By Daniel DePetris

June 24, 2025