No, It’s Not Surprising That Abu Muhammad al-Masri Was Living in Iran
The Islamic Republic and al-Qaeda have a long history of cooperation.
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Examining the Effectiveness of the Kingpin Designation Act in the Western Hemisphere
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Congressional Testimonies
Iran’s Compliance with UNSCR 2231: Alleged Violations Must Be Addressed
FDD Research Memo
Memos
Leveraging Blockchain Technology to Protect the National Security Industrial Base
FDD Research Memo
Memos
A New North Korea Sanctions Approach
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Memos
Auditing Standards for Clients Doing Business with Iran
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Increasing the Effectiveness of Non-Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran
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Iranian Ballistic Missile Tests Since the Nuclear Deal
FDD Research Memo
Memos
The president should not tie his successor’s hands
You’re probably familiar with the old story about the inebriated guy looking for his wallet at night under a streetlight — not because that’s where he dropped it but because wha...
Op-eds
Treasury Department: Charity run by Scottish-born jihadist an al Qaeda ‘front organization’
At first blush, Al Rahmah Welfare Organization (RWO) is a charity that serves orphans, widows and the downtrodden in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria and elsewhere. The group’s web page and soc...
Op-eds
Examining What a Nuclear Iran Deal Means for Global Security
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Congressional Testimonies
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...
Congressional Testimonies
The Arab Spring and Al-Qaeda’s Resurgence
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Congressional Testimonies
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...
Congressional Testimonies
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...
Congressional Testimonies
FDD Commends Congress for New Iran Sanctions
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – With the United States and its key European allies soon to enter negotiations over Iran’s un...
Press Releases
FDD Applauds Canada for Designating Iran’s Quds Force a Terrorist Group
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies congratulates Canada for designating the Iranian regime&rsquo...
Press Releases
FDD Applauds Congress and Treasury for New Iran Sanctions
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, September 24, 2012) – On the eve of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s appearance a...
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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies Applauds Progress on Iran Sanctions
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, July 31, 2012) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) applauds Congress for reaching bip...
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FDD Releases Cutting Edge Study of Saudi Social Media
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (FDD, May 7, 2012) – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has released the first-ever study of what...