Daniel DePetris

Daniel R. DePetris is a fellow at Defense Priorities and a foreign affairs columnist at The Spectator.

Recent Articles

The U.S. Should Fully Withdraw From Iraq

The U.S. announced an end to the coalition fighting Islamic State in Iraq. But it's not clear how many troops will remain in the country.

By Daniel DePetris

Why Trump and Vance Aren't Really Isolationists

The pair are extremely skeptical of NATO but hawkish on Asia and the Middle East—in ways that could spell disaster.

By Daniel DePetris

A U.S.-Saudi Defense Pact Is a Terrible Idea

The Biden Administration wants a Saudi-Israel normalization deal but would pay a steep price for it.

By Daniel DePetris

Why NATO's Growing Interest in Asia Is a Mistake

A newfound focus on China's growing power in the Asia-Pacific could distract NATO from the war in Ukraine.

By Daniel DePetris and Rajan Menon

Weaponizing Energy Will Hurt Russia the Most

Vladimir Putin’s energy game with Europe has all the makings of another blunder

By Daniel DePetris

Biden’s Decision To Quit Afghanistan Is Still the Right Call

The Taliban have crushed women’s rights and a humanitarian crisis has worsened, but the U.S. war was a hopeless exercise.

By Daniel DePetris

There Are No Benefits to a Pelosi Visit to Taiwan

The U.S. House Speaker's expected trip to Taiwan is no more than costly virtue signaling.

By Daniel DePetris

Putin’s War in Ukraine Shows the Limits of Western Sanctions

Western-led sanctions are not unjust but they will not stop Putin's war in Ukraine

By Daniel DePetris
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