Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaIsrael‑Iran, Middle East

Did decisive U.S. action restore deterrence—or has Washington simply been lucky?

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

October 16, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Hamas, Israel, Israel‑Iran

America’s relationship with Israel is a moral hazard

By William Walldorf

August 26, 2025

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

U.S. used about a quarter of its high-end missile interceptors in Israel-Iran war, exposing supply gap

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

July 28, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Middle East

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu don’t have the same goals

By Daniel DePetris

July 22, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Middle East

What comes next in U.S.-Iran talks?

By Alexander Langlois

July 18, 2025

In the mediaIsrael‑Iran, Middle East

New assessment finds site at focus of U.S. strikes in Iran badly damaged

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

July 17, 2025