Defense Priorities

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In the mediaGrand strategy, Venezuela

The Trump administration’s costly corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

Featuring Daniel DePetris

January 8, 2026

op-edRussia, Ukraine‑Russia

Seizing empty Russian oil tanker doesn’t serve America’s interests

By Jennifer Kavanagh

January 8, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy

Daniel Davis discusses the collapse of the ‘rules-based international order’ with Times of London

Featuring Daniel Davis

January 7, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy, Americas, NATO, Venezuela

After Trump’s Maduro raid, analysts expect a reckoning in the Western Hemisphere

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

January 7, 2026

In the mediaVenezuela, Americas

Trump’s new imperialism recalls a dark period of U.S.-led regime change

Featuring Alexander Downes

January 6, 2026

op-edVenezuela

Trump doesn’t care about democracy in Venezuela

By Daniel DePetris

January 6, 2026