Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaIran, Diplomacy, Middle East, U.S.‑Iran

Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies war on Iran

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

February 20, 2026

Taiwan soldiers engage in a drill to defend the island's beaches.
Q&AChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China, Taiwan

How realistic is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan?

By Lyle Goldstein

February 20, 2026

op-edAsia, China, Taiwan

The risks and opportunities of Sanae Takaichi’s big triumph in Japan

By Lyle Goldstein

February 20, 2026

op-edNATO, Alliances, Ukraine‑Russia

Europe debates the bomb

By Daniel DePetris

February 19, 2026

op-edGrand strategy

How Trump’s Board of Peace is set up for a multibillion dollar fail

By Thomas P. Cavanna

February 19, 2026

op-edIran, Middle East, U.S.‑Iran

Trump should step back from the brink with Iran

By Alexander Langlois

February 18, 2026