Defense Priorities

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

Ukraine and Russia are both suffering as the war enters its fifth year

By Daniel DePetris

February 10, 2026

op-edRussia, Europe and Eurasia, Nuclear weapons

Salvaging a New START

By Jennifer Kavanagh

January 30, 2026

op-edGrand strategy, Greenland, NATO, Western Hemisphere

Donald Trump is endangering U.S. alliances

By Christopher McCallion

January 30, 2026

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

Conceding Donetsk won’t end the war in Ukraine

By Jennifer Kavanagh

January 28, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy, Europe and Eurasia, Greenland, Western Hemisphere

Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ flaunts U.S. expansionism and intervention. But will it pay off long-term?

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

January 25, 2026

op-edGrand strategy, Alliances, Europe and Eurasia, Greenland, Western Hemisphere

Trump’s Board of Peace could turn into a rat race

By Daniel DePetris

January 23, 2026