Defense Priorities

Articles

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

Lessons in Military Deterrence from the Iran War: U.S. Strategy in Contested Waters

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 30, 2026

ExplainerDeterrence, Grand strategy

Grand strategy: Deterrence

By Christopher McCallion

October 3, 2025

Op-edIsrael‑Iran, China, Deterrence, Iran, Israel, Middle East

How war with Iran would undercut U.S. China strategy

By Adam Gallagher

June 19, 2025

Op-edChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan, Deterrence, Taiwan

Asia is getting shortchanged as the U.S. keeps its focus elsewhere

By Daniel DePetris

May 27, 2025

In the mediaEurope and Eurasia, Deterrence, Nuclear weapons, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine‑Russia

UK may ‘step into the breach’ and shield EU ally from Russia as US commitment weakens

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 1, 2025

In the mediaYemen, Air power, Deterrence, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis, Naval power

Yemen’s Houthis emerge from Gaza war emboldened, and with more enemies

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

February 13, 2025