Defense Priorities

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Op-edMexico, Western Hemisphere

The Trump administration is claiming success in drug strikes. Not so fast.

By Daniel DePetris

September 8, 2026

Op-edVenezuela, Western Hemisphere

U.S. gets Venezuela’s oil. Venezuelans don’t get democracy.

By Daniel DePetris

September 3, 2026

In the mediaVenezuela, Western Hemisphere

Elements of Venezuelan Government Loyal to Chavismo Warn of Possible U.S. Assault

Featuring Daniel DePetris

August 26, 2026

Op-edWestern Hemisphere

What the U.S. must learn from Canada’s ‘elbows up’ response to tariffs

By Daniel DePetris

August 25, 2026

Op-edCuba, Western Hemisphere

Trump Shouldn’t Make Another Iran Mistake in Cuba

By Christopher McCallion

August 17, 2026

Op-edVenezuela, Western Hemisphere

Letter: U.S. theory of subordination is playing out in Venezuela

By Daniel DePetris

August 10, 2026