Defense Priorities

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Q&AEurope and Eurasia, Alliances, Basing and force posture, NATO

Why Washington needs to withdraw from Europe

By Benjamin Friedman

June 4, 2026

ExplainerBurden sharing, Basing and force posture, Europe and Eurasia

Stop bargaining with Europe, start leaving

By Benjamin Friedman and Moritz Graefrath

May 27, 2026

In the mediaUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, US‑Israel‑Iran

How the War in Iran Helped Ukraine Go From Problem to Solution

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

May 22, 2026

NATO headquarters in Brussels
In the mediaNATO, Europe and Eurasia

NATO’s top commander downplays U.S. troop withdrawal

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

May 19, 2026

Op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Vladimir Putin’s costly warmongering is stirring up resentment at home

By Daniel DePetris

May 12, 2026

Op-edUkraine‑Russia, Drones, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Drone Dominance Isn’t the Vital Lesson of Ukraine

By Gil Barndollar

May 5, 2026