Defense Priorities

Articles

ExplainerGrand strategy, Alliances, Balance of power, Burden sharing

Grand strategy: The limits of military force

By Christopher McCallion

March 18, 2025

In the mediaTaiwan, Air power, Asia, Balance of power, China, Global posture, Land power, Naval power

Will Trump defend Taiwan? U.S. defense perimeter appears to shrink

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 10, 2025

In the mediaGrand strategy

Trump’s foreign policy may be crude, but it’s realist

March 7, 2025

op-edGrand strategy, Americas

Mexico cracks down on the cartels after Donald Trump applies pressure

By Daniel DePetris

March 4, 2025

In the mediaGrand strategy, Americas

Soldiers Aren’t Border Police: the perils of using troops against migrants

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 3, 2025

op-edAmericas, Grand strategy, Sanctions

Trump’s Frenetic About-Face on Venezuela

By Daniel DePetris

February 28, 2025