Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edGrand strategy

Trump’s Wars Have Created a Disturbing Military Readiness Crisis

By Jennifer Kavanagh

September 2, 2026

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

At 6 months, there is no clear winner in the Iran war

By Daniel DePetris

September 1, 2026

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

Dan Driscoll resignation shows Iran war is unsustainable

By Daniel Davis

September 1, 2026

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

Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is a Huge Flop

By Alexander Langlois

August 31, 2026

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

Why ‘Mowing the Lawn’ Isn’t a Winning Strategy for the Iran War

By Erik Gartzke

August 31, 2026

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

America First!? Why Trump Is Making U.S. Taxpayers Pay to Keep Hormuz Open for the World

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

August 30, 2026