Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerCounterterrorism, Africa

Exiting Somalia’s war: End U.S. military operations

By William Walldorf

July 14, 2026

Press ReleaseAfrica, Counterterrorism

Refrain from additional strikes in Nigeria

By Jennifer Kavanagh

December 25, 2025

Op-edCounterterrorism, Syria

Attacks in Australia and Syria show how difficult it is to eliminate terrorism

By Daniel DePetris

December 23, 2025

In the mediaSyria, Counterterrorism, Middle East

After strike on American troops, what’s next for the U.S. in Syria?

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

December 18, 2025

In the mediaSyria, Counterterrorism, Middle East

Deadly ISIS attack tests Trump’s Syria policy, ability to retaliate

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

December 18, 2025

In the mediaCounterterrorism, Middle East

What would follow a Muslim brotherhood terrorist designation?

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

December 17, 2025