Defense Priorities

Articles

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

Mutual suspicion is too great for the ceasefire to hold

By Daniel DePetris

April 9, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia

Understanding China’s Amphibious Warfare: The Yijiangshan Case Study

By Lyle Goldstein

April 9, 2026

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

Trump’s Ceasefire Leaves Unanswered Questions About What Was Gained

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 8, 2026

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

Trump’s ceasefire still leaves the U.S. and Iran mired in quandary

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 8, 2026

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

Why Trump stepped back from the brink

By Daniel DePetris

April 8, 2026

Op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

A Flawed Formula for Peace in Ukraine

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 7, 2026