Defense Priorities

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Op-edMiddle East, Iran, Israel‑Hamas, Israel‑Iran, Syria

Trump’s Middle East policy is teetering on overextension

By William Walldorf

January 29, 2026

Op-edIsrael‑Hamas, Israel, Middle East

The Trump administration launches Phase 2 of the Gaza plan. Will peace materialize?

By Daniel DePetris

January 20, 2026

Op-edGrand strategy, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East

The foreign policy moves Donald Trump got right this year

By Daniel DePetris

December 30, 2025

In the mediaIran, Israel‑Hamas, Israel‑Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Iran’s nuclear reset shows airstrikes may not end ambitions

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

December 29, 2025

Op-edIran, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East

The case for diplomacy with Iran

By Geoff LaMear

December 5, 2025

Op-edIsrael‑Hamas, Israel, Middle East

Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza is on life support

By Daniel DePetris

December 2, 2025