Despite Poor Human Rights Record, Qatar Secures Seat on the UN Human Rights Council
Despite its troubling human rights record, the United Nations General Assembly reelected the State of Qatar to the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on October 9.
Asia
Atoning for Britain’s colonialist past
By encouraging China’s colonialist present
Op-eds
Targeting Taiwan
Beijing’s Playbook for Economic and Cyber Warfare
Memos
Beijing’s Axis of Chaos
Today, China is the driving force behind much of the chaos we see around the world — from supporting rogue regimes such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to meddling in the Middle East, and interfering in America’s upcoming presidential election. FDD's China Program hosts a panel discussion featuring Matt Pottinger, FDD China Program Chairman and former Deputy National Security Advisor to discuss what steps can the US and its allies take to counter this unprecedented challenge.
Events
Iran’s president heads for Qatar as Iran’s army trains with Oman
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is heading to Qatar for the 19th Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties amid Iran’s ongoing regional maneuvers.
Op-eds
Hamas Backer Qatar Joins U.S. Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. State Department and Department of Homeland Security admitted Qatar to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on September 24, allowing the emirate’s 330,000 citizens to travel...
Flash Briefs
Israel sends beepers into the battle with Hezbollah
While Biden sounds another retreat
Op-eds
Iran’s missile trade with Russia is about changing world order
The story of the transfer of Iranian missiles to Russia is not just about the missiles; it is about the larger symbol.
Op-eds
Taiwan, under the guns
The most powerful Communist regime ever threatens its democratic neighbor
Op-eds
Iranian Cyber Warfare Targeting Israel Seeks to Exploit Fears of Military Attack
A malicious email sent to Israeli citizens on August 4 purporting to contain “citizen safety” guidelines drawn up by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has highlighted attempts...
Flash Briefs
Khamenei’s marching orders for Iran’s new president: Continue Raisi’s legacy
Masoud Pezeshkian became the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran on July 28 after Ali Khamenei, the regime’s supreme leader, endorsed the result of the election. Pezeshkian’s...
Op-eds
Treasury Sanctions Highlight Hong Kong’s Role as Emerging Sanctions Evasion Hub
The Treasury Department designated 12 individuals and entities in Iran, China, and Hong Kong on Monday for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. This action...
Policy Briefs
The Islamic State claims responsibility for Omani Shia mosque attack
The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for a July 15 evening attack on the Shia Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque that killed six people in the Wadi Kabir area of the Omani capital of Muscat. IS’s...
Op-eds
The war in cyberspace
America’s top spy is warning you
Op-eds
U.S. Sanctions Impede Russia’s Arctic LNG Ambitions
U.S. Sanctions Impede Russia’s Arctic LNG Ambitions By Max Meizlish In a setback to Russia’s Arctic ambitions, the Chinese vessel Wei Xiao Tian Shi reversed course on Monday, opting not to deliver...
Policy Briefs
Iranian President Pezeshkian will not open a new chapter for Iran-Israel relations
The Iranian regime is not just the president and President Masoud Pezeshkian will not have much power to recast Iran’s role in the region.
Op-eds
Protecting the Corridor of Freedom to America’s Asian Border
Excerpt Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)—constituent parts of the United States—sit in such proximity to the Asian coast that the CNMI shares a maritime border with Japan....
Op-eds
Cognitive Combat
China, Russia, and Iran’s Information War Against Americans
Monographs
From Gaza to Global South: How Russia Weaponizes Neocolonial Narratives
Russia is spearheading a disinformation campaign to portray the US and Israel as a neocolonial villain – all while waging its own revanchist colonial war against Ukraine.
Op-eds
U.S. Broadens Scope of Sanctions to Target Facilitators of Russian Evasion Schemes
The Departments of State and the Treasury announced extensive new sanctions on June 12 targeting over 300 individuals and entities aiding Russia in evading sanctions and perpetuating its aggression in...