Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edIran, Basing and global posture, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump claims we’ve beaten Iran. But U.S. isn’t close to victory

By Daniel DePetris

October 23, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Basing and global posture, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

Iran war shows U.S. bases overseas are a liability

By Christopher McCallion

October 18, 2026

Q&ABasing and global posture, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

What does the precision revolution mean for U.S. grand strategy?

By Benjamin Friedman

October 10, 2026

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

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz leaves US with mixed success

By Daniel DePetris

September 30, 2026

ExplainerIran, Basing and global posture, Middle East, Military analysis

The proliferation of accuracy and vulnerability of military bases

By Benjamin Friedman

September 24, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

September 19, 2026