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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... January 15, 2012 Economic Regime-Change Can Stop Iran Bomb Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, the choke-point for Persian Gulf oil... January 8, 2012 FDD In The News Iran and the Myth of the Pro-Regime Backlash Emanuele Ottolenghi – The Wall Street Journal Would a U.S. military strike against Iran kill anti-regime sentiment inside the... January 6, 2012 FDD Mourns the Loss of Newton D. Becker We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Newt Becker, a great mentor, supporter and friend of The Foundation for Defense of Democracies. We express our deepest condolences to Rochelle, D... January 5, 2012 FDD In The News Iran and the Myth of the Pro-Regime Backlash Emanuele Ottolenghi – The Wall Street Journal Would a U.S. military strike against Iran kill anti-regime sentiment inside the... January 5, 2012 FDD In The News Iran and the Myth of the Pro-Regime Backlash Emanuele Ottolenghi – The Wall Street Journal What’s Obama’s Plan B After Arab League Monitors? Tony... January 3, 2012 FDD In The News Iran and the Myth of the Pro-Regime Backlash Emanuele Ottolenghi – The Wall Street Journal What’s Obama’s Plan B After Arab League Monitors? Tony... January 3, 2012 FDD In The News Iran and the Myth of the Pro-Regime Backlash Emanuele Ottolenghi – The Wall Street Journal What’s Obama’s Plan B After Arab League Monitors? Tony... December 19, 2011 Foreign Policy Experts Urge President Obama to Take Action Against Assad Foreign Poli... November 8, 2011 Towards a Post-Assad Syria Towards a Post-Assad Syria: Options for the United States and Like-Minded Nations to Further Assist the Anti-Regime Syrian Opposition A Discussion Paper Prepared by the Foreign... November 3, 2011 FDD Welcomes New Director for Canada PRESS RELEASE CONTACT... November 2, 2011 FDD Welcomes Lee Smith and James Kirchick as Fellows Washington, D.C. - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies proudly welcomes two new scholars to its ranks. Lee Smith, of the Weekly Standard, and... November 2, 2011 FDD Welcomes Lee Smith and James Kirchick as Fellows PRESS RELEASE CONTACT... October 25, 2011 The Assad Regime’s Continuing Mass Murder of Syrians The Assad Regime’s Continuing Mass Murder of Syrians: Policy Options for U.S. Response A Joint Bulletin of the Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI) and the Foundation... September 1, 2011 FDD at a Glance August 2, 2011 FDD Praises Senators for Legislation to Pressure Assad to End Repression ... May 25, 2011 FDD Congratulates Bipartisan Group of Senators for Iran Sanctions Bill Calls on Administration for More Sanctions Against Iran's Energy Partners and Human Rights Abusers Washington, D.C. (May 25, 2011) - FDD congratulates a bipartisan group of Senato... May 4, 2011 FDD Praises Release of Human Rights Bill and Releases Report Naming Companies Providing Tools of Opp Press Release May 4, 2011 CONTACT: David Donadio(202) 207-3692ddonadio@defenddemocracy.org FDD Praises Release of Human Rights Bill and Releases Report Naming Companies Providing Tools of Oppression Used by the Iranian Regime to Brutalize Its March 28, 2011 Former Cheney Advisor John P. Hannah Joins the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Press Release March 28, 2011 CONTACT: David Donadio(202) 207-3692ddonadio@defenddemocracy.org Former Cheney Advisor John P. Hannah Joins the Foundation for Defense of Democracies WASHINGTON, DC (March 28, 2011) -- John Hannah, former national March 24, 2011 Clinton Administration CIA Director R. James Woolsey Named Chairman of the Foundation for Defense of Press Release March 24, 2011 CONTACT: Susan Firey(202) 621-3948susan@defenddemocracy.org Clinton Administration CIA Director R. James Woolsey Named Chairman of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies WASHINGTON, DC (March 24, 2011) -- Former March 21, 2011 New FDD Iran Human Rights Project to Serve as Resource for Policy Makers Press Release March 21, 2011 CONTACT: Susan Firey (202) 622-39488susan@defenddemocracy.org New FDD Iran Human Rights Project to Serve as Resource for Policy MakersThe Project Holds Tehran Accountable for Record of Abuse Washington, D.C. –The February 16, 2011 FDD Praises Senators Gillibrand and Kirk, Reps. Deutch and Burton for New Iran Sanctions Legislation Press Release February 16, 2011 CONTACT: Susan Firey (202) 622-39488susan@defenddemocracy.org FDD Praises Senators Gillibrand and Kirk, Reps. Deutch and Burton for New Iran Sanctions Legislation Washington, D.C. (February 16, 2011) –This week, December 16, 2010 Israel’s Former Ambassador to Iran: ‘The Iranian People Are the only Agent Which Can Change the Regi Press Release December 9, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org Israel's Former Ambassador to Iran: 'The Iranian People Are the only Agent Which Can Change the Regime in Tehran' Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2010) Uri December 16, 2010 Congressman Brad Sherman Tells FDD Event That Sanctions on Iran Can Promote Democratic Reform There Press Release December 10, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org Congressman Brad Sherman Tells FDD Event That Sanctions on Iran Can Promote Democratic Reform There Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2010) A congressman December 16, 2010 White House Official at FDD Event Signals More Iran Sanctions Soon to Come Press Release December 10, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org White House Official at FDD Event Signals More Iran Sanctions Soon to Come Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2010)A senior American official told a conference December 3, 2010 FDD Applauds Senators Casey and Brown for New Iran Sanctions Act Press Release December 3, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Applauds Senators Casey and Brown for New Iran Sanctions Act Washington, D.C. (December 3, 2010) The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) applauds October 28, 2010 House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Gasoline Sanctions on Iran House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Gasoline Sanctions on Iran Washington, D.C. (October 28, 2009) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies praised the... September 30, 2010 Foundation for Defense of Democracies Urges Obama to Press Harder on Iran Sanctions Press Release September 30, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org Foundation for Defense of Democracies Urges Obama to Press Harder on Iran Sanctions Washington, D.C. (September 30, 2010) The United States announced today September 29, 2010 FDD Links Sanctions with Support for Democracy in Iran, and Identifies Companies Now Violating Them Press Release September 29, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Links Sanctions with Support for Democracy in Iran, and Identifies Companies Now Violating Them Washington, D.C. (September 29, 2010) Today, President September 15, 2010 FDD Releases Report on China’s Energy Ties with Iran Press Release September 15, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Releases Report on China's Energy Ties with Iran Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2010) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) released a September 10, 2010 ARNSI Poll- Americans Support Israel’s ‘Fence’ Americans Support Israel's 'Fence&#03... August 30, 2010 FDD on New Congressional Iran Sanctions Working Group Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2010) - Statement from Mark Dubowitz, FDD Executive Director and Director, Iran Energy Project: “The House of Representatives took the right step in cre... August 3, 2010 Coalition Against Terrorist Media Praises French Decision to Ban Hamas’ Al-Aqsa TV Coalition Against Terrorist Media Praises French Decision to Ban Hamas' Al-Aqsa TV... July 29, 2010 FDD Executive Director Testifies before House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on “Imple Press Release July 29, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Executive Director Testifies before House Committee on... July 22, 2010 FDD Welcomes Conference Report on Iran Sanctions FDD Welcomes Conference Report on Iran Sanctions... July 15, 2010 FDD Applauds Obama Administration for Targeting Iran’s Energy Industry Press Release June 16, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Applauds Obama Administration for Targeting Iran's... July 2, 2010 FDD Applauds President Obama and Congress for Enacting Tough Iran Sanctions Press Release July 1, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Applauds President Obama and Congress... July 1, 2010 FDD Applauds President Obama and Congress for Enacting Tough Iran Sanctions "In signing this bill, President Obama gains more power than any previous president has had to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, supporting terrorism, and abusing its own people. The Obama administration and Congress deserve credit for establishing this authority," said Mark Dubowitz, director of FDD's Iran Energy Project. "With time running out, and the centrifuges spinning, the White House must enforce these sanctions." June 24, 2010 Congress Sends Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Bill to President Obama Press Release June 24, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948judy@defenddemocracy.org Congress Sends Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Bill to President Obama Bill targets regime through sanctions on oil and natural gas sectors, refined petroleum June 23, 2010 Congress Sends Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Bill to President Obama Press Release June 24, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org Congress Sends Comprehensive... June 22, 2010 FDD Welcomes Conference Report on Iran Sanctions The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) welcomes comprehensive legislation providing the White House sweeping new authority to sanction energy companies and financial institutions that continue to do business with Iran as well as Iranians involved in serious human rights abuses. June 9, 2010 Hamas Has Been Dealt Blow to its Terrorist TV Station Press Release June 9, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org Hamas Has Been Dealt Blow to its Terrorist TV Station Coalition... June 9, 2010 Security Council Approves New Iran Sanctions Press Release June 9, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org Security Council Approves New Iran Sanctions Congress Set... June 7, 2010 FDD Releases The Afghanistan-Pakistan Theater: Militant Islam, Security and Stability Press Release June 7, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Releases The Afghanistan-Pakistan Theater: Militant Islam,... May 27, 2010 FDD Applauds Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act Press Release May 27, 2010 CONTACT: Judy Mayka 202-621-3948 judy@defenddemocracy.org FDD Applauds Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act... April 28, 2010 New Study Examining Homegrown Terrorism and Radicalization Released today by FDD's Center for Terrorism Research Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2009) -- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies'... April 27, 2010 Statement by FDD Executive Director Mark Dubowitz in advance of appearances today by Nobel Peace Pri Washington, D.C. (April 27, 2010) – Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, issued the following statement in advance of appearances today by Nobel Peace Prize... April 22, 2010 House Appoints Conferees on Iran Sanctions Legislation Washington, D.C. (April 22, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies welcomed the appointment of House conferees to reconcile the differing House and Senate versions of sanctions legislation targeting the Iranian regime's energy vulnerabilities. April 21, 2010 The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Welcomes Congressman Jim Marshall (D-GA) to Board Press Release &n...

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