Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerAfrica, Counterterrorism

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

By William Walldorf

July 14, 2026

Op-edNATO, Alliances, Europe and Eurasia, Grand strategy

A Predictable Summit Still Offers Action Items for NATO

By Daniel DePetris

July 9, 2026

Press ReleaseUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Cut a deal or walk away from Iran

By Rosemary Kelanic

July 8, 2026

Op-edNATO, Alliances, Europe and Eurasia

Trump’s reaction to NATO leaders’ flattery was entirely predictable

By Daniel DePetris

July 7, 2026

Op-edUkraine, NATO, Russia, Ukraine‑Russia

Ukraine is front of mind ahead of the NATO summit spectacle

By Daniel DePetris

July 7, 2026

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

Trump Needs to Stay the Course on Iran Diplomacy

By William Walldorf

July 7, 2026