Defense Priorities

Articles

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

Trump’s Middle East policy is teetering on overextension

By William Walldorf

January 29, 2026

In the mediaIran, Israel‑Hamas, Israel‑Iran, Middle East, U.S.‑Iran

Iran’s nuclear reset shows airstrikes may not end ambitions

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

December 29, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Iran, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons, U.S.‑Iran

Iran escalates nuclear stand off

By Daniel DePetris

November 22, 2025

In the mediaIsrael‑Iran, Iran, Middle East, U.S.‑Iran

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

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

October 16, 2025

op-edIsrael‑Hamas, Iran, 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