Defense Priorities

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In the mediaAfghanistan, Middle East

Donald Trump Wants U.S. Military Base Back in Afghanistan

Featuring Daniel DePetris

September 18, 2025

op-edAfghanistan, Counterterrorism, Middle East

Turns out leaving Afghanistan did not unleash terror on U.S. or region

By Rosemary Kelanic

August 28, 2025

op-edAfghanistan, China, Middle East, Russia

Washington shouldn’t fear Russia and China seeking influence in Afghanistan

By Lyle Goldstein

August 9, 2025

op-edMiddle East, Afghanistan, Grand strategy, Syria

Trump can transform Middle East policy

By Daniel DePetris

February 7, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Afghanistan, China, China‑Taiwan, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East, Taiwan, Ukraine‑Russia

Biden’s final foreign policy speech: an exercise in self-promotion

By Christopher McCallion

January 13, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Afghanistan, Americas, Europe and Eurasia, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine‑Russia

As Biden exits, he grapples with his foreign policy legacy

By Daniel DePetris

January 9, 2025