Iran Expert Alireza Nader Joins Foundation for Defense of Democracies as Senior Fellow

(Washington, D.C.) – Alireza Nader has joined the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) as a senior fellow focusing on Iran and U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Throughout his career, Nader has advised the U.S. government on Iran. He is regularly called upon to share his analysis with senior policy makers. Nader has testified before Congress and is often interviewed by the media.

“Alireza is one of the most thoughtful and prescient analysts in town,” said FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz. “He is a ‘must follow’ on the Iran protests and other Iran issues.”

Prior to joining FDD, Alireza was a former senior researcher at the RAND Corporation, where he authored numerous reports and studies on Iran, the Middle East, and U.S. strategy.

He has lectured at The George Washington University and has conducted research and taught analytical courses for U.S. Special Forces and analysts at the Department of Defense.

He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his Master of Arts in International Relations from The George Washington University.

Alireza speaks fluent Persian and is a student of ancient Iranian history and civilization.

His publications and analysis have appeared in The Washington Post, Associated Press, The New York Times and Bloomberg among other publications.

Find Alireza on Twitter @AlirezaNader.

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