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The Wave: Man, God, and the Ballot Box in the Middle East
The promise of democracy for Muslims offers something historically unparalleled. Where Islamist groups once dreamed of revolution, quietly developed paramilitary cells, and assassinated their secular opponents, mainstream Islamist groups today see elections as a means for society to maintain akhlaq; the mores that define good Muslims.
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Iran Sanctions: Strategy, Implementation and Enforcement
The topic of my testimony is sanctions relief as the Obama administration approaches the P5+1 talks with Iran over its nuclear weapons program next week in Baghdad. more...
From Tehran to Tahrir Square: Is Freedom Really Sweeping the Middle East?
At the start of the Arab Spring in early 2011, Western nations around the world held their breath and hoped that the chaotic uprisings on the streets of Egypt and neighbouring countries would herald democracy in the Middle East. It’s been a year since the movement began and much has changed – or has it? Real and robust democracy has a long way to go before becoming commonplace in the Middle East. What is really happening behind the scenes and away from the news cameras? And how can the West help this transition? more...
Common Threats, Different Approaches
Israel, the EU and the U.S. confront the challenge of a nuclear Iran more...
Progress of the Obama Administration’s Policy Toward Iran
In my testimony, I will examine three ideas to ramp up the pressure on the Iranian regime through tougher sanctions on Iran’s oil sales. more...
Oil Market Impact of Sanctions Against the Central Bank of Iran
The report assesses the effect of sanctions against the Central Bank of Iran. It should help reduce the concerns of those who fear a slippery slope to a global economic crisis if central bank sanctions hit Tehran's oil sales. more...
Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil
FDD Senior Fellow Reuel Marc Gerecht testified before a joint Homeland Security Counterterrorism & Intelligence and Oversight, Investigations & Management Subcommittee hearing on "Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil." more...
The Pasdaran: Inside Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
The Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution (Sepah-e Pasdaran-e Enqelab-e Eslami) is more commonly known as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), or the Pasadran. Sworn by an oath of loyalty to Iran's Supreme Leader, the IRGC is the regime's Praetorian Guard, the custodian of its nuclear program, and now a juggernaut in Iran's economy. more...
Webinar: Iran - What Next?
Despite increased sanctions and international pressure, the Iranian regime continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, support for terrorism, and human rights abuses. more...
Iran: The Looming Crisis
Since Iran's illicit nuclear program was first exposed to a stunned world in 2002, Tehran has defied the international community and continued to pursue its nuclear goals. What drives this seemingly apocalyptic quest? Are Iran's aims rational or not? And will the latest sanctions against Iran that were approved by the UN Security Council in June 2010 have any significant effect? more...
Addendum to Iran’s Energy Partners Report
Since Iran’s Energy Partners: Companies Requiring Investigation Under U.S. Sanctions Law was published, four companies listed by FDD in this report have announced plans to stop doing business in Iran. more...
Iran’s Chinese Energy Partners
The report highlights the significant business ties that several Chinese companies maintain within Iran's energy sector, which is largely controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, an entity designated by the U.S. Treasury for its support of Iran's nuclear program and terrorism. more...
Iran’s Energy Partners
The report highlights the significant business ties that these companies maintain within Iran's energy sector, which is largely controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, an entity designated by the U.S. Treasury for its support of Iran's nuclear program and terrorism. more...
Iran Energy Monitor: 1/25/2010
FDD’s records show that British energy giant BP ended its gasoline sales to Iran in November 2008. BP appears to have been motivated by the prospect of looming gasoline sanctions after determining that its billions of dollars in U.S. investments were not worth risking for gasoline profits from Iran. more...
Iran Missile Test Test Shows Need for Gasoline Sanctions
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) said that Iran’s successful test of a medium range missile showed the need for tough sanctions and other steps to stop Iran from importing the gasoline that it needs to fuel its economy and military.
more...Why Energy Security Matters Despite Falling Oil Prices
Americans watched helplessly as oil reached an all-time high of over $145 a barrel in July 2008. The climb in prices was relentless: after oil broke $100 a barrel for the first time in January 2008, it seemed that each day of commodities trading brought it to a new high. more...
Understanding the New National Intelligence Estimate
Released yesterday, the unclassified version of the National Intelligence Estimate, entitled “Iran: Nuclear Intentions and Capabilities,” offers a stark contrast to a May 2005 assessment and raises some critical questions about our perceptions of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. more...