Defense Priorities

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Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Trump’s Project Freedom U-turn shows limits of coercion

By Daniel DePetris

May 7, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Iran war mission was over almost as soon as it started

By Daniel DePetris

May 7, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Iran Has All the Hallmarks of a Forever War

By William Walldorf

May 6, 2026

In the mediaMiddle East, Iran, US‑Israel‑Iran

Attack on French cargo ship highlights continued risks in Strait of Hormuz

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

May 6, 2026

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

Daniel Davis discusses the Pentagon’s “defensive umbrella” over Hormuz on NBC News

Featuring Daniel Davis

May 5, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Can We Ever Trust the Government To Be Honest About War?

By Alexander Langlois

May 5, 2026