Defense Priorities

Articles

op-edGrand strategy, Asia, China, Naval power, Taiwan

AUKUS is a flawed but sensible way to burden-share in the Pacific

By Lyle Goldstein

July 14, 2025

In the mediaUkraine‑Russia, China

Pentagon official at center of weapons pause on Ukraine wants U.S. to focus on China

Featuring Dan Caldwell

July 13, 2025

In the mediaGrand strategy, Asia

‘Restrainers’ propose slashing U.S. troop numbers in South Korea, Okinawa

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh and Dan Caldwell

July 9, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Americas, China, Great power competition

What is Trump’s “new realism” in foreign policy?

By Lyle Goldstein

July 4, 2025

In the mediaChina, Asia, Taiwan

American bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

July 4, 2025

op-edNATO, Alliances, Asia

Why America’s East Asian allies skipped the NATO summit

By Lyle Goldstein

July 2, 2025