Defense Priorities

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Op-edGrand strategy, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

The U.S. foreign policy problem

By Christopher McCallion

October 10, 2026

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

Can Washington’s economic sanctions squeeze Iran into a deal?

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 17, 2026

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

The Iran War is a whole new level of quagmire for the U.S.

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 12, 2026

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

Trump responds as Iran says U.S. must meet these six demands if Strait of Hormuz is to reopen

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

August 10, 2026

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

Iran sees an opening to kick the U.S. out of the Gulf

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

August 7, 2026

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

Iran’s new leader is more open to pursuing a nuclear weapon, U.S. intelligence says

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

July 24, 2026