Defense Priorities

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Op-edGrand strategy, Naval power

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

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 27, 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

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 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 mediaNaval power, Grand strategy

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

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

January 3, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Military analysis, Naval power

China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

November 14, 2025