Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Iraq, Middle East

This is how the war with Iran is similar to the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Featuring Daniel DePetris

March 27, 2026

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

Trump’s Iran war is like Iraq, whatever he might say

By Daniel DePetris

March 20, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

After Iran, the world will never be the same

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 13, 2026

In the mediaIraq, Middle East

Iraqi president says nation is ‘100% safe’ amid lingering ISIS, militia concerns

Featuring William Walldorf

September 28, 2025

Op-edIraq, Middle East

The U.S. troop presence in Iraq doesn’t make sense anymore

By William Walldorf

September 21, 2025

In the mediaIraq, Basing and force posture, Global posture, Middle East

Bring our troops home: A case for full U.S. withdrawal from Iraq

Featuring William Walldorf

March 6, 2025