Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edNorth Korea, Asia

Iran war draining U.S. arsenal that keeps North Korea in check

By John Grover

March 23, 2026

Op-edNorth Korea, Asia

President Donald Trump wants to meet with Kim Jong Un again. But what about Kim?

By Daniel DePetris

October 28, 2025

Op-edNorth Korea, Asia, China

Trump’s opportunity to re-engage Kim Jong Un

By Lyle Goldstein

September 26, 2025

Op-edGrand strategy, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia

There is no ‘axis of autocracy’

By Daniel DePetris

July 1, 2025

In the mediaIsrael‑Iran, Asia, China, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, US‑Israel‑Iran

Will the U.S. strikes on Iran push China and North Korea to ramp up their nuclear arms programmes?

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

June 27, 2025

Op-edNorth Korea, Air power, Asia, Balance of power, Global posture, Land power, Naval power

Trump’s North Korea conundrum

By Daniel DePetris

June 12, 2025