Defense Priorities

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In the mediaChina, Asia, Diplomacy

Trump faces an emboldened China in return to Beijing

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

May 12, 2026

Press ReleaseChina, Asia, Diplomacy

Trump-Xi summit presents a win-win opportunity

By Lyle Goldstein

May 12, 2026

Op-edGrand strategy, Balance of power, Diplomacy, Great power competition, Middle East

Book review: The case for American power

By Daniel DePetris

May 11, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Diplomacy, Iran, Middle East

Why U.S. Military Pressure on Iran Isn’t Working

By Alexander Langlois

April 30, 2026

Q&AChina, Asia, Diplomacy, Iran

Beijing’s balancing act in the Iran war

By Lyle Goldstein

March 19, 2026

Q&AUS‑Israel‑Iran, Diplomacy, Iran, Middle East

U.S.-Iran talks: Nuclear deal or no deal?

By Rosemary Kelanic

February 26, 2026