Defense Priorities

Articles

Press ReleaseSyria, Basing and force posture, Middle East

In Syria, pair sanctions relief with a troop withdrawal

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 14, 2025

op-edMiddle East, China, Iran, Syria

Backgrounder: U.S. interests in the Middle East and President Trump’s visit

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 13, 2025

op-edSyria, Middle East

US should finally depart from Syria

By Daniel DePetris

April 22, 2025

Press ReleaseSyria, Basing and force posture, Middle East, Military analysis

Progress on full withdrawal from Syria is optimal policy

By Daniel DePetris

April 17, 2025

op-edMiddle East, Grand strategy, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Hamas, Syria

Why ‘peace through strength’ won’t work in the Middle East

By Alexander Langlois

April 8, 2025

In the mediaSyria, Middle East

US outpost not given proper air defenses before deadly attack

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 7, 2025