Defense Priorities

Articles

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

Trump Is making Jimmy Carter’s mistake on Iran and oil

By Rosemary Kelanic

March 9, 2026

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

Take the win. Stop the war.

By William Walldorf

March 9, 2026

Op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, US‑Israel‑Iran

Is Ukraine peace toast, now that the Middle East is on fire?

By Jennifer Kavanagh

March 9, 2026

In the mediaMilitary analysis, Land power

A Trump order protected a weedkiller. And also a weapon of war

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 8, 2026

Op-edMexico, Western Hemisphere

U.S.-Mexico Cooperation After El Mencho

By Daniel DePetris

March 8, 2026

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

The Iran war shock waves are just beginning

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 7, 2026