Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, Middle East

Friedrich Merz’s Iran intervention won’t discourage Trump

By Daniel DePetris

April 28, 2026

Op-edGrand strategy, Naval power

The U.S. Shouldn’t Rule the Seas Forever

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 27, 2026

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

U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 26, 2026

Op-edMexico, Western Hemisphere

Why the CIA deaths are a problem for Mexico

By Daniel DePetris

April 25, 2026

Op-edEurope and Eurasia, NATO

The U.S. Lost Hungary But The Interference Continues

By Thomas P. Cavanna

April 25, 2026

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

One Of Trump’s Problems Is He ‘Can’t Articulate What It Is That He Wants Iran To Do’: MidEast Expert

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 25, 2026