Defense Priorities

Articles

Q&AAsia, China, Europe and Eurasia, Great power competition, Russia

How the U.S. pushes China and Russia together

By Lyle Goldstein

June 29, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia, Russia

The myth of a China-Russia axis

By Lyle Goldstein

June 26, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Nuclear weapons

China’s missile, nuclear secrets still spreading despite promises of non-proliferation, report says

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

June 23, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia, North Korea

The world should welcome Xi Jinping’s efforts to improve ties with North Korea

By Lyle Goldstein

June 17, 2026

ExplainerAlliances, Asia, China, Europe and Eurasia, Russia

Assessing the China-Russia quasi-alliance

By Lyle Goldstein

June 16, 2026

Op-edChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China

D-Day’s Warning for Taiwan

By Lyle Goldstein

June 5, 2026