Defense Priorities

Articles

Q&AChina, Asia, Diplomacy, Iran

Beijing’s balancing act in the Iran war

By Lyle Goldstein

March 19, 2026

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

Here’s how Trump can fix Jimmy Carter’s mistake on Iran and oil

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 18, 2026

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