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September 12, 2014 The Islamic Republic of Iran Under President Hassan Rouhani Thank you for providing me with this opportunity to share my analysis with you. Allow me in particular to express my gratitude to this subcommittee for raising the twin issues of the Islamic Republic’s use of terror against its own citizens, and the regime’s sponsorship of international terrorism. September 9, 2014 Hamas’s Benefactors: A Network of Terror Chairman Ros-Lehtinen, Chairman Poe, Ranking Member Deutch, Ranking Member Sherman, and distinguished members of these subcommittees, on behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, I thank yo... August 15, 2014 Syria Spillover: The Growing Threat of Terrorism and Sectarianism in the Middle East Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, and distinguished members of the committee, on behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies,it is a... May 20, 2014 Al Qaeda In Afghanistan And Pakistan: An Enduring Threat Chairman Poe, Ranking Member Sherman and members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the enduring threat posed by al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is wide... May 13, 2014 Why the West Needs to Open Its Eyes to Iran’s Intentions Honorable members of this subcommittee, I am privileged to appear before you today to discuss the status of the Iran nuclear negotiations. I will discuss why it’s more urgent than ever for... May 13, 2014 The Islamic Republic of Iran Under President Hassan Rouhani Violation of Human Rights and State Sponsorship of International Terror Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for providing me with this opportunity to share my... May 12, 2014 Successes and Failures of the U.S. and NATO Intervention in Libya Download the full written testimony here (PDF). Ch... May 8, 2014 The Palestinian Authority, Israel and the Peace Process: What’s Next? Download the full written testimony here (PDF).... May 7, 2014 Revocation of Citizenship for Terrorism, Treason and Armed Conflict with Canada Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me here today. My comments will focus exclusively on the provisions in Bill C-24 that deal with the revocation of citizenship for terrorism, treason, an... April 14, 2014 Assessing Terrorism in the Caucasus and the Threat to the Homeland Download the full testimony (PDF).... March 4, 2014 Protecting Canada From Iranian Attempts to Acquire Dual-Use Technology Good afternoon, honourable senators. I want to commend the committee on its decision to study how best to protect Canada from Iranian attempts to acquire dual-use technology. Previous witnesses h... March 4, 2014 The Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act Honourable senators, I am so pleased to be here today to discuss the justice for victims of terrorism act, a legislative initiative that the Canadian Coalition Against Terror has been working on... March 4, 2014 The Human Rights Situation in Iran Mr. Chair and honourable members, thank you for the opportunity to be here today. As you know, all four aspects of the Iranian threat are intrinsically linked. A regime that seeks nuclea... March 4, 2014 Bill C-425, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act Thank you for inviting us here today. I am pleased to testify on this important bill in my capacity as director of policy for Canada with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and adviser to... March 4, 2014 The Human Rights Situation in Iran Thank you for giving me the opportunity to appear before you today and to address a subject that, in my view, deserves more attention than it currently receives in the international debate over I... February 11, 2014 Al Qaeda’s Expansion in Egypt Implications for U.S. Homeland Security Chairman King, Ranking Member Higgins, members of the committee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss al Qaeda’s presence in Egypt. The uprisings throughou... February 10, 2014 Negotiations on Iran’s Nuclear Program Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, members of the Committee, on behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), thank you for inviting me to testify today on the implementation... February 10, 2014 The Arab Spring and Al-Qaeda’s Resurgence Chairman McKeon, Ranking Member Smith, distinguished members of the committee, it is an honor to appear before you to discuss the state of al-Qaeda, its affiliates, and associated groups. My test... February 3, 2014 The Arab Spring and Al-Qaeda’s Resurgence Download the full testimony (PDF). Chairman McKeon... February 3, 2014 Negotiations on Iran’s Nuclear Program November 21, 2013 Political, Economic, and Security Situation in Africa Watch the hearing here. Chairman Kaine, Ranking Member Risch... November 13, 2013 Examining Nuclear Negotiations: Iran After Rouhani’s First 100 Days Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, Members of the Committee, on behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, thank you for inviting me to testify today on this important topic.... October 29, 2013 Crisis in Syria: Implications for Homeland Security Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Thompson and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the potential threats to the U.S. emanating out of Syria. Obviously, the sit... July 31, 2013 The Iran-Syria Nexus and its Implications for the Region Introduction Chairman Ros-Lehtinen, Ranking Member Deutch, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify today about Iran&rs... July 18, 2013 Global al Qaeda: Affiliates, Objectives, and Future Challenges Chairman Poe, Ranking Member Sherman and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the threat posed by al Qaeda. We have been asked to “examine the nature of... July 10, 2013 Salafi Jihadism in the North African Regional Context Chairmen Poe and Ros-Lehtinen, Ranking Members Sherman and Deutch, distinguished members of the subcommittees, it is an honor to appear before you today to discuss the threat of jihadist terroris... June 5, 2013 Washington’s Syria Policy Madame Chairwoman, Ranking Member Deutch, and distinguished Members of the Committee. On behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, thank you for inviting me to testify at toda... May 30, 2013 Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Guardians of the Revolution and Violators of Human Rights Honorable members of this subcommittee, I am privileged to appear before you today to discuss the role of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a vast system of domestic repres... May 22, 2013 Assessing the Threat to the Homeland from al Qaeda Operations in Iran and Syria Chairman King, Ranking Member Higgins and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the threat posed by al Qaeda’s operations inside Iran and Syria. These ar... May 22, 2013 Cyber Threats and Security Solutions Watch the hearing here. This hearing is about cyber threats and solutions. But I am going to... April 11, 2013 Breaking the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nexus Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, and Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade... March 5, 2013 UN Oil-for-Food Program Mr. Chairman, distinguished members of the Committtee, I thank you for the opportunity to testify here today. Speaking as a journalist, I would like to tell you that when I fir... December 10, 2012 Iranian Influence in the South Caucasus and the Surrounding Region Introduction On behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, I would like to thank Chairman Burton and Ranking Member Meeks for the opportunity to submit written... September 12, 2012 Organ Harvesting of Religious and Political Dissidents by the Chinese Communist Party Download the testimony here (PDF) Thank you for in... July 26, 2012 Corruption Within The Palestinian Political Establishment Click here to download testimony (PDF).... May 18, 2012 Terrorist Financing Since 9/11: Assessing an Evolving al Qaeda and State Sponsors of Terrorism Download the full testimony here (PDF). Chairman... May 17, 2012 Iran Sanctions: Strategy, Implementation and Enforcement Download the full testimony here (PDF).... April 5, 2012 Human Rights Situation in Iran Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very grateful for this opportunity to appear before you and address a subject which, in my view, deserves more attention than it currently receives. F... February 23, 2012 Canadian Foreign Policy Regarding Iran and Its Implications Listen to the hearing here. Sheryl Saperia, Director of Policy (Cana... December 5, 2011 Protecting Canada From Iranian Attempts to Acquire Dual-Use Technology Thank you very much, Senator Wallin, and to all of you. Thank you for allowing me to testify before this committee. It is an honour to be back in Ottawa. I am Canadian. I grew up in Toronto and I... November 23, 2011 Common Threats, Different Approaches Israel, the EU and the U.S. confront the challenge of a nuclear Iran Mr President of the European Parliament’s Delegation to the Israeli Knesset, Honour... November 15, 2011 Progress of the Obama Administration’s Policy Toward Iran Opening Remarks Q and A Introduction... November 11, 2011 U.S. Policy in Syria Written Testimony for the Record Contributors to this testimony included: Mark Dubowitz (FDD), Reuel Marc Gerecht (FDD), Tony Badran (FDD), Ammar Abdulhamid (FDD), Jo... October 27, 2011 Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil Witnesses General Jack Keane United States Army (Retired) Mr. Reuel Marc Gerecht Senior Fellow Founda... September 22, 2011 U.S. Human Rights Toward Iran and Syria Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia Steve Chabot (R-OH) Axis of Abuse: U.S. Human Rights Policy toward Iran and Syria, Part II You are... September 14, 2011 Reexamining U.S. Aid to the Palestinian Authority [embed]https://youtu.be/LRgfvRq53sI[/embed] Chairman Ros-Lehtinen, Ranking Member Berman, and distinguished members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Foundation... September 14, 2011 Reexamining U.S. Aid to the Palestinian Authority Full Committee Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) Promoting Peace? Reexamining U.S. Aid to the Palestinian Authority, Part II Date Wednesday, Se... July 28, 2011 Al Shabaab’s Recruitment and Radicalization Within the American Muslim Community On Wednesday, July 27, 2011, the Committee on Homeland Security held the third in the series of hearings on domestic radicalization entitled “Al Shabaab: Recruitment and Radicalization with... July 28, 2011 The Way Ahead in Afghanistan On Wednesday July 27th, 2011 the House Armed Service held a hearing featuring witnesses General John Keane USA (ret.), Lt General David W. Barno USA (ret.) and FDD advisor The Honorable Francis J... July 21, 2011 H.R. 1327, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 FDD Senior Fellow Orde Kittrie testified before the House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade on H.R. 1327, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 200...

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