Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerNATO, Burden sharing, Europe and Eurasia

Let Europe rearm: Capitalize on NATO’s five percent pledge

By Thomas P. Cavanna

June 23, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy

Trump’s intelligence pick renews debate: Is the office needed?

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

June 18, 2026

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