Defense Priorities
| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Foreign policy 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[1] |
| Location |
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President | Edward King[2] |
Revenue (2020) | $1,255,009[1] |
| Website | defensepriorities |
The Defense Priorities Foundation, also known as Defense Priorities, is an American foreign policy think tank based in Washington, D.C., that advocates for more restrained U.S. foreign policy.
History
Defense Priorities was established in early 2016 by supporters and acolytes of
Positions
Defense Priorities publications have advocated against the arming of rebels during the Syrian Civil War, against harsher sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program, and against deeper military engagement in the Middle East.[3]
The think tank's leanings have been characterized as "non-interventionist",[5] "libertarian",[6] "pro-restraint",[7] and "realist".[8]
Notable scholars and affiliates
See also
References
- ^ Pro Publica. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "About Defense Priorities". defensepriorities.org. Defense Priorities. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c Bender, Bryan (June 9, 2016). "Allies of Rand Paul, Koch take aim at hawks". Politico. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Racke, Will (November 8, 2016). "New Washington think tank urges detente with Russia (Part One)". Northwestern University. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Roza, David (February 12, 2020). "Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily". Task & Purpose. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Kwong, Matt (December 13, 2018). "Why vote to end U.S. support for war in Yemen is a black eye for Trump". CBC. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Afghanistan Lessons Learned". Politico. September 10, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ Gould, Joe (October 10, 2019). "Kurds may be wiped out before Turkey sanctions happen, senators worry". Defense News. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Rajan Menon". carnegieendowment.org. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Retrieved June 6, 2023.