Defense Priorities

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Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

Everyone thinks America’s military is invincible. It’s a lie. We only have WEEKS left. To avoid Iran’s hellfire revenge, Trump must admit defeat… or do the unthinkable

By Daniel Davis

April 14, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

FactChecking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on Iran

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 2, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

Trump says his goal is to stop Iran getting a nuclear bomb. But the result might be lots more nukes across the globe

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 27, 2026

Op-edNATO, Europe and Eurasia, Nuclear weapons

Why the U.S. Should Support a European Nuclear Deterrent

By Thomas P. Cavanna

March 24, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

Washington’s War in Iran Will Encourage Nuclear Proliferation

By Alex Madajian

March 17, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Nuclear weapons

After Iran, the world will never be the same

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 13, 2026