Defense Priorities

Articles

US‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

The risks of Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade plan

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 13, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan

Time for a ‘Fourth Communique’ To Stabilize U.S.-China Relations

By Lyle Goldstein

April 13, 2026

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

Trump’s naval blockade against Iran faces challenges

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 12, 2026

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

Trump’s Hormuz blockade won’t push Iran toward concessions

By Daniel DePetris

April 12, 2026

Op-edNATO, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, US‑Israel‑Iran

Threatening NATO Over Iran Is Stupid, but Potentially Useful

By Benjamin Friedman

April 12, 2026

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China, Military analysis, Naval power

China launched ten submarines in four years. The U.S. Navy struggled to built just seven.

Featuring Mike Sweeney

April 11, 2026