Defense Priorities

Articles

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

Iran’s new leader is more open to pursuing a nuclear weapon, U.S. intelligence says

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

July 24, 2026

In the mediaNuclear weapons, Middle East

U.S. signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could pave the way for domestic nuclear enrichment

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

July 23, 2026

Press ReleaseMiddle East, Nuclear weapons

Saudi enrichment risks morphing into U.S. security guarantee

By Rosemary Kelanic

July 22, 2026

Op-edIran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

In Defense of Détente with Iran

By Lyle Goldstein

July 22, 2026

In the mediaNuclear weapons, Middle East

Hypocrisy Outrage As Trump Agrees to Saudi Nuclear Deal While Bombing Iran for Nuclear Enrichment

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

July 22, 2026

Op-edWestern Hemisphere

The U.S. military campaign to stop drug trafficking has failed. It’s time to move on.

By Daniel DePetris

July 21, 2026