Eliot Engel
Occupied Territories Bill in Ireland Is Dead on Arrival
Amid a COVID-19-induced economic recession, Irish independent Senator Frances Black has revived a draft law targeting Israel after a previous failed attempt. The Occupied Territories Bill, if enacted, could...
Policy Briefs
Avoiding a Self-Inflicted Wound in the Sinai
After COVID-19, It’s Time for Washington to Embrace a Bolder Taiwan Strategy
The time has come for a rethink of U.S. Taiwan policy.
Op-eds
Erdoğan’s Undeserving and Underwhelming Visit to DC
Trump’s ongoing bromance with Turkey’s authoritarian leader notwithstanding, Congress and the Administration must act to make clear that the United States isn’t giving Erdoğan a blank check to act in the Middle East.
Op-eds
What Is the Future of the Israel-Greece-Cyprus Partnership?
BESA Center Online Debate No. 18
Op-eds
This Christmas, Remember Imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson
Pastor Andrew Brunson will be spending his second Christmas in a Turkish jail, unfairly held by the Erdogan government on...
Policy Briefs
Trump’s steps on Iran show cooperation with Congress is possible
On Wednesday, the Trump administration made clear that its Iran policy...
Op-eds
Congress Ups Ante with New Iran Sanctions
House and...
Policy Briefs
Iran and the future of the Middle East
Nixon went to China. Obama will not be going to Iran. The 1972 visit of President Richard M. Nixon to the People’s Republic included meetings with both Chairman Mao Zedong, the com...
Op-eds
Risky Business In Iran
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the intergovernmental organization that sets global standards to combat money laundering and finance for terrorism and proliferation, had a clear message f...
Op-eds
FDD Welcomes House 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 of Representatives voted 404 to 0 to a...
Press Releases
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...
Press Releases
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,...
Press Releases
Wishful Thinking on Iran
No one likes to be the skunk at the picnic but sometimes there’s no alternative: You just have to spray. That’s how I feel after reading a...
Op-eds
Iran’s Rulers and the Art of the Deal
“I assure you nobody ends up being more war-weary than me.” — President Barack Obama, August 30, 2013 Imagine you’re Iranian president Hassan Rouh...
Op-eds
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...
Press Releases
Wishing for an Iranian Moderate
There’s nothing wrong with wishful thinking — unless it gets confused with serious thinking. Policy makers and legislators have a professional responsibility to resist that temptation...
Op-eds
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...
Press Releases
FDD Praises Congressman Engel’s Leadership on Syria
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...