Defense Priorities

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Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, Middle East

Friedrich Merz’s Iran intervention won’t discourage Trump

By Daniel DePetris

April 28, 2026

Op-edEurope and Eurasia, Iran, Middle East, NATO, US‑Israel‑Iran

Will King Charles’ visit help soften the animus between the U.S. and the UK?

By Daniel DePetris

April 28, 2026

Op-edEurope and Eurasia, NATO

The U.S. Lost Hungary But The Interference Continues

By Thomas P. Cavanna

April 25, 2026

Op-edNATO, Alliances, Europe and Eurasia

The contempt Trump feels for his NATO allies is mutual

By Daniel DePetris

April 24, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, Middle East

The costs of Trump’s contempt are starting to show

Featuring Daniel DePetris

April 24, 2026

Op-edNATO, Europe and Eurasia, Iran, US‑Israel‑Iran

Threatening NATO Over Iran Is Stupid, but Potentially Useful

By Benjamin Friedman

April 12, 2026