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June 26, 2014 FDD Welcomes Committee Approval of Bill Targeting Hezbollah’s Global Threat Network WASHINGTON – In a strong sign of bipartisan support for intensified pressure on Hezbollah and its global terrorist network, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimousl... June 25, 2014 FDD Welcomes Palestinian Politics Analyst Grant Rumley WASHINGTON – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies proudly welcomed Grant Rumley this week as its newest research analyst. Rumley will focus on Palestinian politics and other developmen... June 17, 2014 FDD Experts Express Concern Over Possibility of U.S.-Iran Cooperation in Iraq FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON - Experts at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) expressed concern over reports that the U.S. government is considering coop... May 13, 2014 FDD Welcomes Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Hezbollah’s International Network FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON – In a strong sign of bipartisan support for intensified pressure on Hezbollah’s international terrorist financing network,... March 24, 2014 FDD Report Calls on Obama to Urge Reform in Riyadh as Religious Incitement Persists in Saudi Schools FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON – Though first noted as problematic more than a decade ago by the Department of State, incitement and hatred continues to be taugh... February 21, 2014 FDD Issues Report Outlining Turkey’s Terror Finance Challenges FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON – More than a decade into the effort to curb terrorism financing, the U.S.-led sanctions regime is facing a direct challenge &ndas... January 27, 2014 FDD Launches New Website on the Military Balance in the Middle East FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) today launched an innovative new website,... December 18, 2013 FDD Welcomes Bipartisan Senate Sanctions Bill Against Iran FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON -- In an effort to hold Iran accountable to the nuclear agreement it reached last month in Geneva with the P5+1 countries, a bipart... October 28, 2013 FDD’s Jonathan Schanzer Releases New Book on Palestinian Governance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies announced the release of a new book today by... October 2, 2013 New Report on the Impact of Sanctions on Iran’s Foreign Exchange Reserves FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- As Congress considers action on a next round of Iran sanctions and with the next round of P5+1 talks with Iran just two week away... September 30, 2013 Judge Rules in Favor of FDD’s Jonathan Schanzer in Defamation Suit Filed by the Son of Mahmoud Abbas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- United States District Judge Emmet Sullivan last week struck down a libel suit against Jonathan Schanzer, vice president for rese... July 31, 2013 Congress: Enhanced Leverage Required for Diplomatic Deal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – As Iran continues to advance its illicit nuclear program, the House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved... July 30, 2013 FDD Welcomes Saudi Arabia and Gulf Expert David Weinberg as Senior Fellow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies proudly welcomed... May 30, 2013 New Report Reveals Iran’s Terror Network in Latin America FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- Argentina’s Prosecutor for the AMIA investigation Alberto Nisman released a ground-breaking report detailing Iran’s e... May 15, 2013 VP Communications and Strategy Great opportunity for a hard working, committed, communications professional to work with a dynamic team of experts and analysts focused on national security and foreign policy. As a seni... May 13, 2013 Statement: FDD Welcomes Newseum’s Decision on Hamas’ Al Aqsa TV Employees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- FDD welcomes the... May 12, 2013 Roubini-FDD Report Reveals ‘Golden Loophole’ in Iran Sanctions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- A significant new report released today by the... May 7, 2013 FDD Welcomes Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Iran’s Foreign Exchange Reserves FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In a strong sign of bipartisan support for intensified pressure on the Iranian regime, United States Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Joe Manchin (D-WV),... April 22, 2013 House Resolution April 15, 2013 Terror Strikes Boston FDD Experts Available for Comment and Analysis: Dr. Jonathan Schanzer Vice President for Research Former terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and survivor of 1996... April 12, 2013 Treasury Action Targets Network of Banks and Iranian Businessman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) welcomes new sanctions against an Iranian businessman and a network of banks and... March 21, 2013 FDD Applauds Bipartisan Syria Legislation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- During the week marking the two year anniversary of the crisis in Syria, Congress introduced two bil... March 19, 2013 FDD Praises Senators Casey and Rubio for New Syria Legislation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC -- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies congratulates Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) for sponsoring a biparti... March 17, 2013 FDD Praises Congressman Engel’s Leadership on Syria FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... February 27, 2013 FDD Praises New Bipartisan Iran Sanctions Bill Introduced Today FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington -- On the heels of the P5+1 talks with Iran in Kazakhstan, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Ed Royce (R-CA), and Ranking Member... January 27, 2013 FDD Mourns the Loss of Ambassador Max Kampelman The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of its friend and mentor, Ambassador Max M. Kampelman, who was a long-time member of FDD’s Leadership Co... January 23, 2013 2013 Conflict Studies Fellowship Dear Professor: Knowing of your interest in conflict issues and the Middle East, I am writing to inform you that the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies is... January 16, 2013 FDD Welcomes Iran Expert Ali Alfoneh as Senior Fellow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies proudly welcomes... January 10, 2013 FDD Welcomes Former Ethiopian Official as Visiting Fellow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies proudly welcomes... January 8, 2013 Correction to Previous Email A previous email erroneously mischaracterized the views of David Albright and Leonard "Sandy" Spector regarding the issue of a credible threat of military force. The relevant language in the cons... January 2, 2013 FDD Praises New Iran Sanctions in Defense Authorization Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – With the United States and its key European allies preparing to enter negotiations over Iran’s unlawful nuclear a... December 26, 2012 Tehran Lied About Boy ‘Killed By Sanctions’ In death, Manouchehr Esmaili-Liousi became an instant celebrity, the unwitting poster boy for Iran’s growing deprivation under sanctions and the inhumanity of the West. Five weeks... December 20, 2012 FDD Commends Congress for New Iran Sanctions PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – With the United States and its key European allies soon to enter negotiations over Iran’s un... December 19, 2012 FDD Applauds Canada for Designating Iran’s Quds Force a Terrorist Group PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies congratulates Canada for designating the Iranian regime&rsquo... October 2, 2012 Experts on Today’s Riots in Iran Mark Dubowitz – FDD Executive Director and Director of FDD's Iran Energy Project Battle Rial is underway. Sanctions were designed to put the regime to a choice between an atomic weapon... September 23, 2012 FDD Applauds Congress and Treasury for New Iran Sanctions PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, September 24, 2012) – On the eve of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s appearance a... September 7, 2012 FDD Applauds Canada for Terminating Ties with Iran Washington, DC (FDD, September 7, 2012) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies congratulates the Government of Canada for terminating its ties with Iran. This... September 7, 2012 FDD Applauds Canada for Terminating Ties with Iran Washington, DC (FDD, September 7, 2012) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies congratulates the Government of Canada for terminating its ties with Iran. This... August 20, 2012 FDD Releases Groundbreaking Volume on Terrorist Groups in Canada Washington, DC (FDD, August 20, 2012) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies Press has released a groundbreaking volume on terrorist groups operating in Can... July 30, 2012 The Foundation for Defense of Democracies Applauds Progress on Iran Sanctions PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, July 31, 2012) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) applauds Congress for reaching bip... July 23, 2012 Policy Experts Urge President Obama to Take Immediate Action to Establish Safe Zones in Syria Washington, D.C.—A bipartisan group of sixty-two foreign policy experts and former U.S. government officials signed an open letter today urging President Obama to adopt a strategy that will... May 6, 2012 مؤسسة الدفاع عن الديمقراطيات تصدر دراسة متطورة عن وسائل الإعلام الاجتماعية السعودية بيان صحفي للنشر الفوري «&#1605... May 6, 2012 FDD Releases Cutting Edge Study of Saudi Social Media PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, May 7, 2012) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has released the first-ever study of what... April 11, 2012 Post Washington Forum Booklet April 10, 2012 What Obama Must Do in Syria After the Failed Annan Plan A Joint Bulletin of the Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI) and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) The Assad regime’s brutality against the Syrian people continues unabated,... March 14, 2012 FDD Applauds SWIFT for Expelling Iranian Banks PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, March 15, 2012) – SWIFT, a top clearinghouse for international financial transactions, announced to... March 7, 2012 FDD Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Close Loopholes in Iran Sanctions PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (Mar 07, 2012) -- In the coming days, a bipartisan group of congressmen will introduce legislation to close loo... February 17, 2012 FDD Welcomes SWIFT’s Commitment to Expel Iranian Banks, Encourages Follow Through PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, February 17, 2012) – SWIFT, a top clearinghouse for international financial transactions, announced... February 17, 2012 Foreign Policy Experts Urge President Obama to Take Immediate Action in Syria Foreign Poli... January 16, 2012 FDD Academic Fellows Application Please complete this application and send it together with a passport size...

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