Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaHouthis, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis, Naval power

Red Sea passage remains a no-go for shipping despite U.S. action

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

June 5, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Houthis, Iran, Middle East, Syria

Under Donald Trump, Restraint Is Winning

By Alexander Langlois

June 4, 2025

In the mediaIran, Middle East

Iran does not accept the US proposal. The US does not accept Iran’s request. What is the third way?

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

June 3, 2025

op-edIran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

The False Binary at the Heart of Trump’s Iran Strategy

By Rosemary Kelanic

June 2, 2025

op-edMiddle East, Iran, Israel‑Hamas, Yemen

Trump needs to stop involving himself in Middle East drama

By Christopher McCallion

May 29, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East

Donald Trump’s New Middle East Doctrine

By Alexander Langlois

May 26, 2025