Defense Priorities

Articles

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

The war in Iran is beginning to grate on Donald Trump

By Daniel DePetris

March 17, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, Middle East

The U.S. war on Iran could make Europe even more dependent on Washington

By Thomas P. Cavanna

March 17, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia, US‑Israel‑Iran

Why Donald Trump’s war could play into China’s hands

By Lyle Goldstein

March 17, 2026

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

Washington’s War in Iran Will Encourage Nuclear Proliferation

By Alex Madajian

March 17, 2026

Op-edIsrael‑Hamas, Middle East

Why the Second Phase of Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Is Failing

By Alexander Langlois

March 16, 2026

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

Trump needs to end Iran war before it becomes endless

By Adam Gallagher

March 16, 2026