Defense Priorities

Articles

Press ReleaseSyria, Middle East

No more American deaths in Syria—bring U.S. troops home now

By Rosemary Kelanic

December 13, 2025

In the mediaCounterterrorism, Africa, Middle East

So this is what ‘America first’ looks like

Featuring William Walldorf

December 11, 2025

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Europe is betraying Ukraine by pretending it can still win

By Daniel DePetris

December 9, 2025

op-edGrand strategy

Trump’s new national security strategy is refreshing, troubling, and odd

By Daniel DePetris

December 6, 2025

op-edIran, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East

The case for diplomacy with Iran

By Geoff LaMear

December 5, 2025

op-edMiddle East

The real problem with cozying up to the Saudis

By Benjamin Friedman and Rosemary Kelanic

December 5, 2025