Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerMiddle East, China, Europe and Eurasia

China can’t dominate the Middle East

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 5, 2025

In the mediaChina, Asia, Taiwan

Trump fires national security adviser, signaling new China line

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

May 2, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, China, Israel‑Hamas

The frenetic foreign policy of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days

By Daniel DePetris

April 29, 2025

op-edChina, Asia, Taiwan

Kavanagh and Wertheim Respond: Why Taiwan’s Survival Depends on Realistic Defense

By Jennifer Kavanagh and Stephen Wertheim

April 28, 2025

op-edChina, Air power, Asia, Balance of power, Global posture, Land power, Naval power

US should look before it leaps into South China Sea

April 18, 2025

op-edChina, Asia

Trump’s Trade War Threatens To Derail U.S.-China Relations

By Daniel DePetris

April 17, 2025