Defense Priorities

Articles

op-edNATO, Europe and Eurasia

Trump has a new European target in his crosshairs

By Daniel DePetris

October 17, 2025

Ukraine‑Russia, Air power, Military analysis

After strong-arming a ceasefire in Gaza, Trump tries to do it again in Ukraine

By Jennifer Kavanagh

October 16, 2025

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

President Donald Trump’s Ukraine pivot is an opportunity for Europe to step up

By Christopher McCallion

October 16, 2025

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

Putin was never going to bend to Trump so easily

By Daniel DePetris

October 16, 2025

In the mediaUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Land power, Military analysis

Yes, Trump can end the Russia–Ukraine war

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

October 14, 2025

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

Ukraine’s Maximalist Aims Remain Unattainable

By Geoff LaMear

October 11, 2025