Defense Priorities

Articles

Op-edRussia, Europe and Eurasia, Ukraine, Ukraine‑Russia

Trump’s sanctions waiver is about America, not Russia

By Jennifer Kavanagh

October 18, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Russia

Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defenses as Russia’s role shrinks

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

October 6, 2026

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

Vladimir Putin’s extension of the war beyond Ukraine has European leaders worried

By Daniel DePetris

September 22, 2026

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

As Walls Close In, Zelensky Lashes Out

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

September 16, 2026

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

Trump Zelensky Trump denials can’t hide billions in U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine

By Jennifer Kavanagh

September 9, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Russia

Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

September 8, 2026