Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, Basing and force posture, China, Military analysis

Trump and ‘strategic ambiguity’ over Taiwan

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

September 14, 2026

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, Basing and force posture, China, Military analysis

Trump’s relations with China

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

September 13, 2026

ExplainerAsia, Basing and force posture, Global posture, Military analysis

A second island chain strategy for Asia

By Jennifer Kavanagh

September 10, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Basing and force posture, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

Pentagon weighing smaller U.S. military presence in Gulf once Iran war ends

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh and Dan Caldwell

August 18, 2026

In the mediaAsia, Basing and force posture, Military analysis

Trump renews concerns U.S. forces are too stretched to support Western allies

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 17, 2026

Press ReleaseAsia, Basing and force posture, Military analysis

Cutting joint drills with South Korea benefits U.S. interests

By Jennifer Kavanagh

August 17, 2026