Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaTaiwan, Air power, Asia, China, China‑Taiwan, Military analysis

Russia is helping prepare China to attack Taiwan, documents suggest

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

September 26, 2025

In the mediaAsia, Air power, Military analysis, Naval power

U.S. to deploy new, shorter-range missile system for Japan drill

Featuring Dan Caldwell

August 5, 2025

ExplainerMilitary analysis, Air power, Basing and force posture, Land power, Naval power

Aligning global military posture with U.S. interests

By Jennifer Kavanagh and Dan Caldwell

July 9, 2025

ExplainerAmericas, Air power, Counterterrorism

No GWOT-Narco

By Daniel DePetris and Christopher McCallion

July 2, 2025

In the mediaChina, Air power, Asia, Balance of power, Global posture, Land power, Naval power

What does China’s military gain from operating 2 aircraft carriers in second island chain?

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

June 13, 2025

op-edNorth Korea, Air power, Asia, Balance of power, Global posture, Land power, Naval power

Trump’s North Korea conundrum

By Daniel DePetris

June 12, 2025