HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for research operations, policy development, strategic communications, advocacy efforts, and administrative functions.

Notable Features:

Located in a modern office building in downtown Washington D.C., offering strategic proximity to governmental bodies, embassies, and other policy organizations. The office facilitates collaboration and engagement.

Work Culture:

Characterized by an intellectually rigorous, research-intensive, and collaborative environment. Staff are mission-driven, focusing on evidence-based analysis to influence foreign policy debates with pragmatic solutions.

HQ Significance:

The Washington, D.C. location is crucial for directly engaging with U.S. policymakers, government officials, media, and the broader foreign policy community to impact national security discourse.

Values Reflected in HQ: The strategic D.C. location and professional office environment reflect DEFP's commitment to serious policy engagement, rigorous scholarship, and impactful, non-partisan advocacy.

Location:

While its physical headquarters is in the United States, Defense Priorities has a global intellectual presence. Its research, analysis, and policy recommendations address U.S. foreign policy implications worldwide, covering international security, geopolitical dynamics, and strategic interests across various continents. The organization's experts frequently contribute to international media, participate in global conferences, and engage with international scholars and policymakers, extending its influence beyond U.S. borders. Its global focus is on shaping a more restrained and realistic U.S. approach to international affairs.

Street Address:

1100 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 650

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA