Defense Priorities

Articles

Q&AIran

What the Iran war reveals about U.S. energy security

By Rosemary Kelanic

April 23, 2026

Op-edCuba, Western Hemisphere

Trump can get a win in Cuba, but not with military force

By Adam Gallagher

April 23, 2026

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

Is The U.S. Naval Blockade On Iran Working? Yes And No.

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 23, 2026

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

More Than 300 Iranian Ships Have Passed Through Strait

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 23, 2026

In the mediaWestern Hemisphere

Trump Has Already Spent at Least $4.7 Billion Attacking Latin America

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 23, 2026

In the mediaWestern Hemisphere, Venezuela

Budgetary Costs of U.S. Military Operations in Venezuela, the Caribbean, and the Eastern Pacific, August 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 23, 2026