Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Oil Price Whiplash Highlights America’s Enduring Preparedness Gap
Amid the uncertainty caused by the ongoing war with Iran’s clerical regime, the price of oil jumped to $120 on March 9 before crashing back to $95 in a matter of hours. The price swings reflect...
Policy Briefs
The Energy War Iran Can’t Win
Iran’s leaders know they cannot win this war outright. Their strategy, as analysts have noted, is to drive up the costs for President Donald Trump — in casualties, energy prices, and inflation —...
Policy Briefs
What Stable Oil Prices Say About Israel’s War With Iran
Iran has warned that it could close the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, after the United States joined Israel’s attack on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear...
Policy Briefs
Insecurity in the Black Sea Puts Upward Pressure on the Global Oil Market
The global oil price is edging toward $100 a barrel. If oil remains high, it will be difficult to bring inflation down. Most blame the Saudi Arabian and Russian oil cuts for the price increase and ignore...
Op-eds
It’s Time to Be Honest About Fossil Fuels’ Role in Energy Transition
As soaring fuel inflation turns into a political risk, Biden needs a smarter energy policy fast.
Op-eds
Energy Markets After Covid-19
The global oil market entered the COVID-19 crisis with extreme supply excess, created by record U.S. and Russian production alongside an intentional production increase by Saudi Arabia. This week, on April...
Insights
Ignore Turkey and Brazil: Iran Sanctions Are A Go
Just as the momentum behind U.S. energy sanctions against Iran shifted into high gear, Turkey and Brazil this week tried to downshift with a much ballyhooed nuclear-fuel swap deal. Could Iran...
Op-eds
FDD Applauds Congressional Action Targeting Iran’s Need to Import Gasoline
FDD Applauds Congressional Action Targeting Iran's Need to Import Gasoline Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2009) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for approving a measure to bar companies that sell or
Press Releases
Senate Votes to Penalize Companies Selling Gasoline to Iran
Would deny federal contracts to fill Strategic Petroleum Reserve Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2009) -- The Foundation for Defense o...
Press Releases
Iran Missile Test Shows Need for Gasoline Sanctions
Perhaps Last Peaceful Path to End Nuclear Weapons Program Washington, DC (May 20, 2009)—The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) said that Iran’s successful test...
Press Releases
House Introduces Legislation to Limit Iran’s Gasoline Imports
Would Provide Leverage in Negotiations over Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2009) -- The Foundation for Defense...
Press Releases
Hit Iran Where it Hurts
Co-authored by Joshua Goodman Barack Obama's recent call for a "world without nuclear weapons" represents a daunting challenge in an era of increased nuclear proliferation....
Op-eds
FDD Senior Fellow Orde Kittrie Testifies on Divestment from Iran’s Energy Sector
Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2009) - Orde Kittrie, a professor of law at Arizona State University and a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, testified today...
Press Releases
FDD Praises Congressional Scrutiny of Iran’s Top Supplier of Gasoline
Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2009) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today praised Members of Congress who requested that Secretary of Energy Steven Chu reconsider a U.S....