Defense Priorities

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Op-edGrand strategy, Balance of power, Diplomacy, Great power competition, Middle East

Book review: The case for American power

By Daniel DePetris

May 11, 2026

In the mediaAsia, Balance of power, Grand strategy

ASEAN’s crisis of relevance: Why Southeast Asia’s premier bloc is struggling to stay afloat

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

August 10, 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

In the mediaTaiwan, Air power, Asia, Balance of power, China, China‑Taiwan, Global posture, Land power, Naval power

To Protect Taiwan, Don’t Prepare to Defend It

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

May 29, 2025

Op-edChina, Air power, Asia, Balance of power, China‑Taiwan, Global posture, Land power, Naval power, Taiwan

China tariffs deal could backfire on Trump

By Jennifer Kavanagh

May 12, 2025