Defense Priorities

Articles

In the mediaMilitary analysis

Trump’s $1.45 trillion defense budget is the largest—and most contested—in American history

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

May 19, 2026

Op-edUkraine‑Russia, Drones, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Drone Dominance Isn’t the Vital Lesson of Ukraine

By Gil Barndollar

May 5, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Deterrence, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

Lessons in Military Deterrence from the Iran War: U.S. Strategy in Contested Waters

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 30, 2026

Op-edGrand strategy, Naval power

The U.S. Shouldn’t Rule the Seas Forever

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 27, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, China, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump says U.S. caught Chinese ‘gift’ for Iran, testing red line

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 22, 2026

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China, Military analysis, Naval power

China launched ten submarines in four years. The U.S. Navy struggled to built just seven.

Featuring Mike Sweeney

April 11, 2026