Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Tracked across 28 events · 6360 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 24, 2026
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Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a think tank critical of Iran, provided analysis on Iran's motivations for developing ballistic missiles.
Sep 25, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a Washington-based organization that studies Iran, with Andrea Stricker providing expert analysis on Iran's nuclear activities.
Jan 30, 2026 · 9 articles
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The United States, led by President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is preparing to announce what it calls 'the toughest sanctions in history' against Iran, framing the move as an 'economic D-Day' and…
Impact: The FDD is a hawkish think tank providing analysis and support for the sanctions campaign. Its experts, like Richard Goldberg and Behnam Ben Taleblu, advocate for maximum pressure.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> provided analysis on Iran>>>'s economic losses due to the United States>>> blockade, underscoring the financial strain on Tehran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Impact: FDD scholars urged Congress to block the deal, citing weakened safeguards.
Mar 09, 2018 · 305 articles
International
The United States and Iran, with mediation from Pakistan and Qatar, are reportedly close to an arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since the start of the US-Israeli attacks…
Impact: The think tank advised caution, suggesting the US should avoid rushing into a deal.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
On August 19, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social the launch of the 'MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY' against Iran, describing it as 'Economic Warfare and Isolation on…
Impact: The hawkish think tank supports the economic pressure strategy, providing analysis and advocacy.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, through its analyst Bill Roggio, expressed caution regarding trusting Pakistan and Asim Munir due to historical actions and current ties.
Apr 18, 2026 · 8 articles
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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump stated that North Korea possesses 57 'very…
Impact: Think tank providing analysis on North Korea. Its experts comment on the strategic landscape.
Aug 17, 2026 · 47 articles
International
Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies published an analysis suggesting that a seizure of Iran — Kharg Island would prolong the war.
Mar 27, 2026 · 44 articles
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Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is cited through its senior director, Craig Singleton, regarding China's economic and technological support to Iran.
May 29, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>, a hawkish Washington think tank, provides analysis on the potential impact of sanctions relief on Iran>>>'s military capabilities and its support for proxy groups.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>, a hawkish Washington think tank, provides analysis on the potential impact of sanctions relief on Iran>>>'s military capabilities and its support for proxy groups.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> is a hawkish think tank whose senior fellow, Behnam Ben Taleblu, argues that Iran>>> is better positioned to exploit the current stalemate.
May 23, 2026 · 27 articles
Domestic
Impact: Neoconservative think tank Woolsey was active in.
Jul 22, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
On August 6, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on polysilicon products and establishing minimum import prices for polysilicon ($21/kg) and polysilicon ingots and wafers ($100/kg), effective December 4,…
Impact: The think tank commented on the policy, supporting the price floor and tariffs but calling for careful calibration.
Mar 09, 2018 · 63 articles
International
Impact: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a Washington think tank whose senior director, Behnam Ben Taleblu, provided commentary on the United States' approach to Iran.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> is a think tank where Richard Goldberg>>> is currently working.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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Impact: Miad Maleki>>> is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
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Impact: FDD head suggested Iran's Hormuz card is a sign of desperation.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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