Defense Priorities

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In the mediaNuclear weapons, China, Russia

Will Trump actually test nuclear weapons? Experts are ‘disturbed’ and urge clarification

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

October 30, 2025

In the mediaNuclear weapons, China, Russia

Trump orders Pentagon to ‘immediately’ begin nuclear weapons testing, analysts warn of arms race

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

October 30, 2025

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

New oil sanctions will not stop Russia’s war machine

By Jennifer Kavanagh

October 23, 2025

In the mediaUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Russia’s oil giants get sanctioned by the US. Will it hurt the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine? (For now, no)

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

October 23, 2025

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, NATO, Russia, Ukraine

No cause for alarm: The case for a measured response to Russian air incursions

By Jennifer Kavanagh

October 20, 2025

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

U.S. Tomahawk refusal protects Ukraine from false hope

By Jennifer Kavanagh

October 19, 2025