Defense Priorities

Articles

op-edSyria, Middle East, Sanctions

Trump’s unconventional Syria trip marks a paradigm shift

By Daniel DePetris

May 16, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Hamas, Israel, Middle East

Trump has tired of Netanyahu

By Rajan Menon and Daniel DePetris

May 14, 2025

Press ReleaseSyria, Basing and force posture, Middle East

In Syria, pair sanctions relief with a troop withdrawal

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 14, 2025

op-edMiddle East, China, Iran, Syria

Backgrounder: U.S. interests in the Middle East and President Trump’s visit

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 13, 2025

op-edYemen, Houthis, Middle East

The Houthi problem won’t be solved until Israel agrees to a renewed ceasefire

By Kevin Joseph

May 12, 2025

op-edIran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

Trump risks boxing himself in on Iran

By Michael Hall

May 12, 2025