Defense Priorities

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op-edGrand strategy, Iran, Israel‑Hamas, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine‑Russia

Trump is already the diplomat-in-chief

By Daniel DePetris

December 8, 2024

op-edSyria, Iran, Middle East, Russia

After rebels retake Aleppo, is Bashar Assad on his way out?

By Daniel DePetris

December 3, 2024

In the mediaMiddle East, Alliances, Iran

Diplomatic ‘rope-a-dope’: Saudi Arabia key to Trump’s Mideast strategy, but Iran could be spoiler

Featuring William Walldorf

December 2, 2024

ExplainerMiddle East, Alliances, Diplomacy, Iran, Israel

Just stay out: Rejecting the Saudi-Israeli “grand bargain”

By William Walldorf

November 26, 2024

op-edIran, Middle East

Donald Trump shouldn’t return to maximum pressure on Iran

By Daniel DePetris

November 26, 2024

In the mediaMiddle East, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Hamas

Trump ramps up Israel support, Iran pressure with top job picks

Featuring Michael DiMino

November 12, 2024