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The Truth About Egypt’s Revolution
The usual account of Egypt’s revolution goes like this: In February 2011, Hosni Mubarak resigned after 18 days...
Op-eds
Should there be a new push to outlaw all of Hezbollah in the EU?
Europe remains fertile ground for Hezbollah operations and terrorism finance. Given Hezbollah’s role in the ongoing slaughter of Syrian civilians and a thwarted attack on Israelis...
Op-eds
Olli Heinonen, former IAEA head of Safeguards, Joins FDD as Advisor on Science and Nonproliferation
Olli Heinonen, former head of Safeguards and Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has joined the Foundation for Defense of Democracies as Advisor on Science a...
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Expert: Economic Benefits of Sanctions Relief Likely to Boost Iran’s Regional Threat
The expected windfall Iran would receive from sanctions relief as part of a nuclear deal would likely benefit its internal and external security services—including proxy terrorist groups su...
Op-eds
As Iran Deadline Approaches, Skeptics Draw Dueling Red Lines
In nuclear talks between Iran and the major powers, it’s deadline time, and skeptics on both sides are laying out red lines in a bid to shape a final deal. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...
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The Camp David Summit: Major or modest moves in U.S.-Gulf ties?
In the run up to Thursday's summit at Camp David, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had predicted that &ldq...
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Veteran National Security Expert John Hannah Joins FDD as Senior Counselor
WASHINGTON - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies announced that John Hannah, former non-resident senior fellow with FDD and national security advisor to the Vice President, joined the organ...
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Is Hamas Gaining Traction in Europe?
The 13th Palestinians in Europe Conference on Saturday once again catapulted Hamas’s activities into the spotlight. The organizers of the event – the London-based Palestinian...
Op-eds
U.S. Should Take Steps to Weaken PLO and Return as Peace Process Arbiter, FDD Scholar Tells Congress
WASHINGTON - Jonathan Schanzer, vice president for research of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee Wednesday that the United States must take a...
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FDD Vice President to Testify Before Congress Wednesday on Palestinian Authority’s Bid at the ICC
Jonathan Schanzer, vice president for research of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, will testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Wednesday on “...
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FDD Senior Fellow Tells Congress of ‘Deep Concerns’ About State of Negotiations with Iran
WASHINGTON – John Hannah, former national security advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney, told a congressional committee Tuesday that the United States’ concession to allow Iran to co...
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FDD Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Tuesday on the Critical Demand for Iran Sanctions
Hearing rescheduled from January 20
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FDD Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Tuesday on Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON – Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, will testify before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs...
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FDD Announces New Class of Policy Professionals for National Security Fellows Program
WASHINGTON - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today announced its class of 2015 National Security Fellows. This group of 30 men and women are all up-and-coming policy professionals with...
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Sweden’s Gaza Refugee Contradiction
Co-authored with Einat Wilf Sweden may not know it yet, but its recent recognition of the State of Palestine may conflict with its support for a United Nations Refugee organizat...
Op-eds
FDD Calls on U.S. to Increase Pressure on Qatar, Turkey and Iran to Cease Funding for Hamas
WASHINGTON – Jonathan Schanzer, vice president for research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, recommended Tuesday that the United States increase pressure on Qatar and Turkey t...
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FDD Vice President to Testify Before Congress Tuesday on Hamas’ Benefactors and Terrorism Network
WASHINGTON – Jonathan Schanzer, the vice president for research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, will testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Tuesday on “Hama...
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This War Was Supposed to ‘isolate’ Israel. Instead, the opposite happened
“The world stands disgraced” was the banner headline that Britain’s Guardian newspaper put on ...
Op-eds
The Jihadist Governance Dilemma
Co-authored by Amichai Magen After making astounding territorial gains in its war against the Iraqi government, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – which has refash...