Defense Priorities

Articles

Sanctions, Ukraine‑Russia

Do oil sanctions still work?

By Rosemary Kelanic

November 24, 2025

Press ReleaseMiddle East, Alliances, Diplomacy

Keep the U.S.-Saudi relationship modest

By Rosemary Kelanic

November 19, 2025

op-edMiddle East, Alliances

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are not allies—no matter what their leaders say

By Daniel DePetris

November 19, 2025

op-edVenezuela, Americas

Invading Venezuela would betray “America first”

By Christopher McCallion

November 19, 2025

op-edAmericas, Alliances

The U.S.-Colombia relationship is in trouble

By Daniel DePetris

November 19, 2025

op-edAsia

The promise and pitfalls of Japan’s new ‘Iron Lady’

By Lyle Goldstein

November 19, 2025