Events
Facebook Fatwa: Saudi Clerics, Wahhabi Islam and the Threat of Social Media Radicalization
A Conversation with Michael Doran, Reuel Marc Gerecht, Steven Miller, Younesse Safaa, and Jonathan Schanzer
After the September 11 attacks of 2001, and following al-Qaeda’s violent campaign against Saudi Arabia in 2003 and 2004, Saudi authorities launched a crackdown on state-sanctioned radicalism in the Kingdom. This included tighter controls on terror finance, dismantling al-Qaeda’s local cells, and monitoring the country’s mosques. One decade later, a new study by FDD finds that elements of the religious establishment continue to disseminate rulings and opinions that run counter to U.S. interests, and they do so increasingly via social media.
Iran and Syria Today
A conversation with Irwin Cotler, Reuel Marc Gerecht, and John Hannah
Hosted by Canadian Senator Linda Frum and FDD
Is Hamas Changing?
A Conversation with Nathan Brown, Hussein Ibish, and Jonathan Schanzer
Hamas appears to be in limbo. With financial sanctions taking their toll on Iran, the long-time patron of the Palestinian terrorist group has reportedly been unable to keep the funds flowing. The group’s external leadership, formerly based in Damascus, is now looking for a new home in the wake of the violence in Syria.
The Changing Missile Threat in the Middle East
A Conversation with Dr. Uzi Rubin
FDD is pleased to host Dr. Uzi Rubin for a discussion on how the rapidly evolving Middle East poses new missile defense challenges. Dr. Rubin will detail his concerns about Iran's nuclear and missile development; the challenges posed by new political forces and factions in Egypt gaining control of substantial numbers of missiles; and what impact the devolving situation in Syria could have on that country's missile arsenal.
The Arab Revolts: Can Liberals Compete?
A Conversation with Khairi Abaza, Dan Arbell, Michele Dunne, and Reuel Marc Gerecht
As the struggles of the Arab Revolt move from the streets to the ballot box, Islamists are gaining an upper hand in newly formed governments. The secular youth that led the street protests have been unable to translate their revolutionary passion to a political following.