Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Military analysis

All of the Iran attack plans are bad. This one is the worst.

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 30, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East, Naval power

The Battle of Gallipoli’s Sobering Lessons for the Strait of Hormuz

By Lyle Goldstein

March 24, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Land power, Middle East, Military analysis

A Kharg Island military operation by U.S. troops would be a strategic blunder

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 21, 2026

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

Interceptor Math: How Iran’s Drone Swarms Strain U.S. Defenses

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 8, 2026

In the mediaMilitary analysis, Cuba, 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