Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

It’s Time To Walk Away From the Iran War

By Adam Gallagher

July 15, 2026

ExplainerAfrica, Counterterrorism

Exiting Somalia’s war: End U.S. military operations

By William Walldorf

July 14, 2026

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

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

July 14, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

The U.S. and Iran are back at war. Could it sink Donald Trump’s presidency?

By Daniel DePetris

July 14, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Trump can’t escape the Iran war

By Daniel DePetris

July 14, 2026

In the mediaWestern Hemisphere, Cuba, Venezuela

What Lindsey Graham’s death could mean for U.S. foreign policy

Featuring Daniel DePetris

July 13, 2026