Defense Priorities

Articles

Western Hemisphere, Diplomacy, Sanctions

Why Washington needs a new Cuba policy

By Daniel DePetris

January 23, 2026

ExplainerWestern Hemisphere, China, Grand strategy, Russia

Move on from Washington’s outdated Cuba policy

By Daniel DePetris

January 23, 2026

In the mediaGlobal posture, Europe and Eurasia, Grand strategy

The meaning of “America First” is in flux

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

January 20, 2026

op-edIsrael‑Hamas, Israel, Middle East

The Trump administration launches Phase 2 of the Gaza plan. Will peace materialize?

By Daniel DePetris

January 20, 2026

op-edNATO, Europe and Eurasia

Will NATO survive Trump?

By Jennifer Kavanagh

January 20, 2026

op-edEurope and Eurasia, NATO

This time, Trump’s threats to Europe look deadly serious

By Daniel DePetris

January 20, 2026