Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerBasing and global posture, Middle East, Military analysis

An access-only posture for the Middle East

By Jennifer Kavanagh

October 26, 2026

Op-edIran, Basing and global posture, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump claims we’ve beaten Iran. But U.S. isn’t close to victory

By Daniel DePetris

October 23, 2026

Op-edEurope and Eurasia, Ukraine‑Russia

America Should Play Peacemaker in Ukraine

By Lyle Goldstein

October 23, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Myths of battlefield triumph are destroying the U.S. military

By Gil Barndollar

October 20, 2026

Op-edAsia, Basing and global posture, China, Military analysis

Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture

By Lyle Goldstein

October 20, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Basing and global posture, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

Iran war shows U.S. bases overseas are a liability

By Christopher McCallion

October 18, 2026