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

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

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

Vance, who wasn’t keen on Iran war, now tasked with trying to end it

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 11, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia

Understanding China’s Amphibious Warfare: The Yijiangshan Case Study

By Lyle Goldstein

April 9, 2026

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

Mutual suspicion is too great for the ceasefire to hold

By Daniel DePetris

April 9, 2026

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

Why Trump stepped back from the brink

By Daniel DePetris

April 8, 2026