Defense Priorities

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Press ReleaseYemen, Air power, Diplomacy, Houthis, Military analysis

Strikes in Yemen are unwarranted

By Benjamin Friedman

March 31, 2025

Press ReleaseUkraine‑Russia, Diplomacy, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine peace serves U.S. interests

By Benjamin Friedman

March 25, 2025

Press ReleaseUkraine‑Russia, Diplomacy, Europe and Eurasia, NATO, Russia, Ukraine

De-escalate in Ukraine and avoid needless risks

By Jennifer Kavanagh

March 5, 2025

DEFP in the Media

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Responsible Statecraft: Reports: Despite limited stockpile, US gives Israel another THAAD

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 8, 2025

Responsible Statecraft: US outpost not given proper air defenses before deadly attack

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 7, 2025

Newsweek: Will Trump's Tariffs Be Good for America? Newsweek Writers' Verdicts

Featuring Daniel DePetris

April 3, 2025

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In the mediaIsrael, Iran, Middle East

Reports: Despite limited stockpile, US gives Israel another THAAD

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 8, 2025

In the mediaSyria, Middle East

US outpost not given proper air defenses before deadly attack

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 7, 2025

In the mediaGrand strategy

Will Trump’s Tariffs Be Good for America? Newsweek Writers’ Verdicts

Featuring Daniel DePetris

April 3, 2025

In the mediaNuclear weapons, Asia, China, North Korea

China Warns Trump Over US ‘Nuclear Alliances’

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 2, 2025

In the mediaHouthis, Middle East, Yemen

How Trump’s team flipped on bombing the Houthis

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

April 2, 2025

In the mediaMilitary analysis, Basing and force posture

How Trump is leaning on the military to fulfill his hopes of mass deportations and an immigration freeze

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 28, 2025