Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaMilitary analysis, Land power

A Trump order protected a weedkiller. And also a weapon of war

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 8, 2026

In the mediaIran, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump’s MAGA base raged against Iran strikes last year. This time, it’s quieter.

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

February 21, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Military analysis, Naval power

China’s retro submarine design speeds up challenge to U.S. undersea dominance

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

January 23, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy, Military analysis

Trump’s ‘first resort’ use of military has succeeded but it has its limits

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

January 19, 2026

In the mediaIran, Middle East, Military analysis

U.S. weapons stockpile examined amid potential war with Iran

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

January 15, 2026

In the mediaNaval power, Grand strategy

Are Trump’s new battleships the future of naval warfare—or already obsolete?

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

January 3, 2026