Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China

U.S. spent roughly $3.4 trillion in military competition with China between 2012 and 2024, Watson study estimates

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh, Benjamin Friedman, and Lyle Goldstein

March 10, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan, Taiwan

Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

March 10, 2026

Op-edChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China

Trump-Xi Taiwan talks could defuse the tinderbox

By Thomas P. Cavanna

March 6, 2026

Op-edTaiwan, Asia, China‑Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Budget Dilemma

By Lyle Goldstein

March 2, 2026

Op-edGrand strategy, China‑Taiwan, Israel, Ukraine‑Russia

The U.S. Military Must Save Itself Before Saving Others

By Jennifer Kavanagh

February 25, 2026

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China

U.S. arms sale to Taiwan clashes with Trump’s desire to strike trade deal with China

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

February 22, 2026