Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edChina, Asia, Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Taiwan’s KMT offers U.S. an off-ramp from war with China

By Lyle Goldstein

April 22, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia, Iran, Middle East

War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi

By Lyle Goldstein

April 22, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, China, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump says U.S. caught Chinese ‘gift’ for Iran, testing red line

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 22, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Trump Risks Showdown With Xi Before Summit Over Hormuz Blockade

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 15, 2026

In the mediaChina, Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Trump’s Hormuz blockade unlikely to draw China into Iran war

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

April 15, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Alliances, China, Iran, Middle East

Trump’s Logic for Blockading the Blockaders

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 14, 2026