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Drawdowns in Iraq and Afghanistan Are More Responsible Than Staying Forever

by Defense Priorities | Nov 17, 2020

Today, the Pentagon announced a drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and Iraq, reducing our presence to 2,500 in each country by January 15, 2021. Defense Priorities President Edward King issued the following statement in response: “Reducing US troop levels...

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Afghanistan and Iraq Drawdowns Are Overdue But Insufficient

by Defense Priorities | Nov 16, 2020

From Defense Priorities: Today, CNN reported President Trump will announce a drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and Iraq, reducing our presence to 2,500 by January 15, 2021. Defense Priorities Policy Director Benjamin H. Friedman issued the following statement...

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Withdrawing US Troops From Iraq Should Top White House Agenda

by Defense Priorities | Aug 20, 2020

Today, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is meeting with President Trump to discuss issues including the presence of U.S. military personnel in Iraq. Defense Priorities Senior Fellow Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis, USA, Ret. issued the following statement in response:...

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Risks of Lethal Aid to Ukraine: Defense Priorities

by Defense Priorities | Nov 14, 2019

The U.S. Has No Strong Security Interests in Ukraine Ukraine is not a US ally, is distant from US shores, and holds little geopolitical significance. The United States should avoid entanglement in the Ukraine crisis, a conflict that could draw it into war with nuclear...

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