Defense Priorities

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Press ReleaseSyria, Basing and force posture, Middle East

In Syria, pair sanctions relief with a troop withdrawal

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 14, 2025

In the mediaBasing and force posture, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump seeks record military budget, but the search is on for spending cuts, too

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 17, 2025

Press ReleaseSyria, Basing and force posture, Middle East, Military analysis

Progress on full withdrawal from Syria is optimal policy

By Daniel DePetris

April 17, 2025

In the mediaMilitary analysis, Basing and force posture

How Trump is leaning on the military to fulfill his hopes of mass deportations and an immigration freeze

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 28, 2025

In the mediaMilitary analysis, Air power, Basing and force posture, Drones, Grand strategy, Land power, Naval power

The Defense Department’s 8 percent challenge: What to cut and where to invest

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 21, 2025

In the mediaAfrica, Basing and force posture, Military analysis

Why isn’t AFRICOM in Africa? Here’s a look at the command’s history and its uncertain future

Featuring Mike Sweeney

March 20, 2025