Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

A security dilemma made worse: How war with Iran backfired

By Rosemary Kelanic

August 5, 2026

Op-edGrand strategy, Iran, US‑Israel‑Iran

The Real Munitions Shortage Transcends the Iran War

By Jennifer Kavanagh

August 3, 2026

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

Middle East latest: Trump announces pause in new Iran strikes, making way for peace talks

Featuring Daniel Davis

August 2, 2026

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

Daniel Davis argues there is no attainable military objective in U.S. war against Iran

Featuring Daniel Davis

July 31, 2026

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

Trump is stuck in Iran. Here’s one idea that could offer a way out

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

July 30, 2026

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

Trump faces threat of widening regional war with Iran

Featuring William Walldorf

July 30, 2026