Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerU.S.‑Iran, Diplomacy, Iran, Middle East

Why Iran talks should deal only with nuclear issues

By Rosemary Kelanic

February 23, 2026

op-edU.S.‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

America has nothing to gain from bombing Iran

By Adam Gallagher

February 20, 2026

op-edChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China

Will Trump choose Xi’s favor or Taiwan’s defense?

By Daniel DePetris

February 20, 2026

In the mediaIran, Diplomacy, Middle East, U.S.‑Iran

Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies war on Iran

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

February 20, 2026

Taiwan soldiers engage in a drill to defend the island's beaches.
Q&AChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China, Taiwan

How realistic is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan?

By Lyle Goldstein

February 20, 2026

op-edAsia, China, Taiwan

The risks and opportunities of Sanae Takaichi’s big triumph in Japan

By Lyle Goldstein

February 20, 2026