Defense Priorities

Articles

Policy PaperSyria, Counterterrorism, Iran, Middle East

Wait and see: A post-Assad Syria

By Rosemary Kelanic

December 23, 2024

In the mediaSyria, Counterterrorism, Middle East

U.S. veterans: Didn’t we fight Al Qaeda terrorists for a reason?

Featuring Dan Caldwell

December 17, 2024

In the mediaSyria, Counterterrorism, Middle East

Rebel group’s terrorist label could hinder efforts to aid Syria

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

December 12, 2024

ExplainerAfrica, Basing and force posture, Counterterrorism, Military analysis

Rethinking Africa Command

By Mike Sweeney

October 18, 2024

In the mediaUkraine‑Russia, Counterterrorism, Grand strategy, Iraq, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East

Swamp Chronicles: Dan Caldwell on restraint and a second Trump administration

Featuring Dan Caldwell

September 26, 2024

op-edIraq, Counterterrorism, Middle East, Syria

Time to Scoot: Finish Talks and Get U.S. Troops out of Iraq

By William Walldorf

September 20, 2024