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January 14, 2008 CATM Praises Thaicom for Ceasing to Broadcast Hezbollah’s Terror TV Washington, Jan 15, 2008 - CATM Praises Thaicom for Ceasing to Broadcast Hezbollah's Terror TV... January 1, 2008 Letter sent in protest of the “Durban Review Conference” January 2, 2008 A letter signed by FDD President Clifford May and FDD Distinguished Advisor Newt Gingrich was sent to Ambassador Zalmay Khalilza... December 21, 2007 FDD Welcomes Energy Security Expert Robert Zubrin as Fellow “Robert Zubrin argues persuasively that the most effective weapon we have in the war on terrorism is our ability to cut off our enemies’ source of funding -- the petro-dollars flowing... December 20, 2007 FDD Welcomes Ambassador Max Kampelman as Distinguished Advisor Washington, D.C. (December 21, 2007) -- Former U.S. Ambassador Max Kampelman has joined the Foundation for Defense of Democracie... October 4, 2007 Former Defense Department Consultant Mario Loyola Joins FDD as Visiting Fellow Washington, D.C. (Oct. 4, 2007) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) welcomes former defense department consultant Mario Loyola as a visiting fellow. While at FDD,... May 10, 2007 Hamas’s Murderous “Mickey Mouse” Broadcast Globally by Three Satellite Providers With terrorist group Hamas refusing to back down from its use of a Mickey Mouse-like character who teaches children to hate and murder, the Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM), a project of... March 29, 2007 FDD Academic Fellow Publishes New Book on Terrorism and Economic Theory Steven Rosefielde, a 2005-2006 FDD Academic Fellow and Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina, recently published a book, Masters of Illusion, which uses economic theory to evaluate current threat information and predict future attacks. March 18, 2007 New Book Release: The Confrontation by Dr. Walid Phares by FDD Senior Fellow Dr. Walid Phares... February 28, 2007 Coalition Against Terrorist Media Calls on Egypt, Saudi Arabia to Stop Broadcasting Terrorist Televi Washington, Feb 28, 2007 Following Egypt’s decision to pull an Iraqi television station accused of supporting terrorism from its NileSat satellite system, the Coalition Against Ter... February 22, 2007 FDD and EFD Address the Aspen Institute-Berlin on the Dangers of Radical Islamic Media to Europe Mark Dubowitz, FDD's chief operating officer and director of its Coalition Against Terrorist Media, and Roberta Bonazzi and Alexander Ritzmann, executive director and research fellow respectively of the Brussels-based European Foundation for Democracy (EFD), addressed the Aspen Institute-Berlin and briefed senior German government officials and media on the influence of Iranian propaganda and the dangers of radical Islamic media to Germany and Europe. November 6, 2006 Secretary Rice Appoints FDD President Clifford May to Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion “From its inception days after the 9/11 attacks, FDD has been working to support democratic reformers and educate citizens throughout the Middle East about the benefits of freedom, and the... August 21, 2006 FDD Fellow Releases New Book Professor Bradley Watson, an FDD 2005-06 Academic Fellow, is the editor of a new book, The West at War. He brings together renown... July 27, 2006 FDD Undergraduate Fellows to Depart for Israel to Study How Democracies Defend Against Terrorism Program includes visits to security installations, meetings with terrorism experts, diplomats and government officials Washington, D.C. (July 27, 2006) &nd... July 19, 2006 Sen. Voinovich’s Backing of Bolton Sends Right Message Foundation for Defense of Democracies Applauds Endorsement Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2006) – The Foundation for De... July 12, 2006 Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Television Station Legitimate Target of Israeli Response Coalition Against Terrorist Media Applauds Attack Meant to Cripple Hezbollah's Communications Capability Washington, D.C. (July 13, 2006) – FDD'... June 26, 2006 FDD Welcomes New Adjunct Fellows Concentrating on Africa and Legal Issues in the War on Terrorism Washington D.C. (June 27, 2006) — The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) announced the appointment of two adjunct fellows:... June 20, 2006 Religious Freedom Day on the Hill SCHEDULE INCLUDES: 9:00 am House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) INTRODUCTION by Ambassador John Hanford 9:30 am: PANEL I : RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN... June 19, 2006 FDD’s Mark Dubowitz Awarded Prestigious Bertelsmann Fellowship Joins 28 young policy leaders selected to strengthen relations among Germany, Israel, and the United States Washington, D.C. (June 20, 2006) -- The Foundation f... April 24, 2006 Witnesses Speak Out At Columbia University:Ghaddafy’s Campaign Against Human Rights New York City (April 24, 2006) – On Tuesday, April 25, Undergraduate Fellows of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies will host a panel at Columbia University featuring... April 5, 2006 CATM Congratulates Satellite Companies for Removing Hezbollah’s Terrorist Radio Washington, D.C. (April 5, 2006) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and its Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM), congratulates France Telecom’s GlobeCast satellit... March 29, 2006 FDD Welcomes New Fellows Specializing in Egypt and Lebanon/Syria Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2006) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has added two new fellows in support of its growing Democracy Programs: Khairi Abaza, an... March 23, 2006 Treasury Department Deals Major Blow To Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV and Its Iranian Sponsors Washington, DC (March 23, 2006) – The Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM) today praised the U.S. Treasury Department for naming Hezbollah's al-Manar television, a... March 17, 2006 FDD Senior Fellow Addresses Forum on the First Annual Anniversary of the Cedars Revolution **MEDIA ADVISORY ** FDD Senior Fellow to Speak at Forum on the First Annual Anniversary of the Cedars Revolution Washington, DC... January 30, 2006 CATM Praises the Netherlands for Banning Iranian-Backed Terrorist Broadcasts Washington, D.C. (Jan. 31, 2006) -- The Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM) today praised the Netherlands for banning two Iranian-funded television stations – Hezbolla... January 30, 2006 FDD Congratulates Staff Member Tanya Gilly on Election to Iraqi National Assembly “Tanya has long believed that Iraq can be a free, democratic, pluralistic society,” said FDD President Clifford May. “She has worked hard for that goal here at FDD for the... January 27, 2006 FDD Middle East Expert Walid Phares Visits Europe to Discuss Iran, Lebanon, Hezbollah and the Future Washington, D.C. (Jan. 27, 2006) –Dr. Walid Phares, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) and author of the new book Future Jihad, will mak... January 26, 2006 Future Jihad, Terrorist Strategies Against America by FDD Senior Fellow Dr. Walid Phares Future Jihad looks to both the past and future of the terrorist campaign against the free world by focusing on its historical, religious and cultural roots. Along the way, Phares provides i... January 20, 2006 News Conference Calls for Action on Iran Washington, DC (Jan. 20, 2006) - The Committee on the Present Danger (CPD) and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) will hold a news conference on Monday, January... December 28, 2005 CATM Removes Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Television from Satellite Broadcasting into North and South Americ CATM Removes Hezbollah's Al-Manar Television from Satellite Broadcasting into North and South America Al-Manar off the air in U.S. after CATM alerts Hispamar satellite company to station's... December 14, 2005 France OKs Terrorist TV Statement of Avi Jorisch, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and author of Beacon of Hatred, Inside Hizballah's Al-Manar Television, on Fr... December 13, 2005 Claudia Rosett Receives the Center for Security Policy’s “Mightier Pen” Award Washington, D.C. (Dec. 14, 2005) – The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies congratulates Claudia Rosett for receiving the Center for Security Policy's “Mig... December 6, 2005 The Pledge for Iraq Washington, D.C. (Dec. 7, 2005) – On Friday, December 9, representatives from a coalition of Iraqi organizations and individuals will hold a press conference at the Nationa... November 21, 2005 Companies Stop Advertising on Hezbollah’s al-Manar Television at CATM’s Request In the last year, the Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM) contacted some of the world's largest corporations that were advertising on al-Manar, the Iranian-supported, Hezbollah-operated... October 28, 2005 CATM Applauds Jordan for Removing Terrorist TV Series Washington, D.C. (October 28, 2005) – The Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM) applauded the Jordanian government for pulling from broadcast an infamous anti-Semitic television program... October 21, 2005 CATM Praises U.S. Senate Action Against Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Television Washington, D.C. (October 21, 2005) – The Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM) praised the Senate for unanimously adopting an amendment aimed at naming Hezbollah's... September 21, 2005 CATM Praises European Commission for Urging Ban of Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Television “This is a clear recognition that terrorist media, especially Hezbollah's al-Manar television, is just as deadly as those who make the bombs and plan the attacks,” said Roberta B... August 30, 2005 CATM Removes Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Website From Service Provider Washington, D.C. (August 30, 2005) – The Coalition Against Terrorist Media said that the website of Hezboll... August 26, 2005 Come Meet with Us, Cindy Sheehan Come Meet with Us, Cindy Sheehan FDD Ad in Waco Tribune-Herald Extends Invitation to Meet with Iraqi Freedom Fighters, Tor... August 19, 2005 Coalition Against Terrorist Media Condemns Al-Manar Television Interview with Known Terrorist Coalition Against Terrorist Media Condemns al-Manar Televi... August 11, 2005 Dramatic European Poll Results Demonstrate Unified Opposition to Iranian Nuclear Ambitions Brussels – The European Foundation for Democracy (a partner of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies) today released poll results from France, the UK, Germany and A... August 4, 2005 Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Television Dropped Again Hezbollah's Al-Manar Television Dropped Again... August 3, 2005 Iraqi Women Fighting to Save Rights in Draft Constitution Groups will discuss campaign at National Pre... August 2, 2005 Senators Call on President Bush to Act Against Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Television Al-Manar Television... July 7, 2005 FDD Academic Fellow Moderates Washington Post Forum Matthew Deflem hosted a Washington Post forum, "Policing Terrorism," focusing on the terrorist attacks in London. To read the forum click... July 6, 2005 Ad in Financial Times Questions Russia’s G8 Membership Ad in Financial Times Questions Russia's G8 Membe... July 1, 2005 FDD Academic Fellow Sergeant Joseph Skelly Awarded Bronze Star Honored for His Work to Rebuild Iraqi Univer... June 29, 2005 Spain Says Adios to Hezbollah’s Al-Manar Television Spain Says Adios to Hezbollah's Al-Manar Television... June 17, 2005 Bipartisan Officials Urge Reauthorization of All Expiring Patriot Act Provisions FDD Senior Fellow Andrew McCarthy says group's recommendations are a “fair compromise to uphold civil liberties and fight terrorism”... June 2, 2005 Claudia Rosett Wins Breindel Award Claudia Rosett Wi... May 25, 2005 WLCU President to Discuss the Syrian Withdrawal from Lebanon News Conference...

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