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John Kitch II

Contributing Fellow

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John Kitch is a contributing fellow at Defense Priorities.

Kitch is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Political Science at Texas State University. He also teaches in Baylor University’s Washington program. His research focuses on American grand strategy through the lenses of political theory and diplomatic history.

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

What the founding fathers would say about the strike on Iran

By John Kitch II

July 9, 2025

While the American bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities and Iran’s symbolic retaliation have each commanded the global media’s attention, a […]

op-edGrand strategy, Americas

Don’t go down to Mexico

By John Kitch II

May 31, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Americas

A better way to handle the Panama Canal

By John Kitch II

March 9, 2025

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

What the founding fathers would say about the strike on Iran

By John Kitch II

July 9, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Americas

Don’t go down to Mexico

By John Kitch II

May 31, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Americas

A better way to handle the Panama Canal

By John Kitch II

March 9, 2025

op-edIran, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East

Trump should seek to avoid war with Iran

By John Kitch II

December 20, 2024

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Asia, Europe and Eurasia, North Korea, Russia, Ukraine

Lessons from the Korean War: Sometimes, an imperfect peace is sweeter than victory

By John Kitch II

August 19, 2024