Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edGrand strategy

Trump’s defense budget request contradicts ‘America First’ principles

By Adam Gallagher

June 9, 2026

ExplainerBurden sharing, Basing and force posture, Europe and Eurasia

Stop bargaining with Europe, start leaving

By Benjamin Friedman and Moritz Graefrath

May 27, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy

Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Exit Ramp

Featuring William Walldorf

May 22, 2026

Op-edGrand strategy, Middle East, Ukraine‑Russia

Trump’s Diplomacy Has Stalled

By Daniel DePetris

May 20, 2026

Op-edBurden sharing, Grand strategy

Analyzing Trump’s foreign policy and its international implications

By Benjamin Friedman

May 13, 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