Analysis & Commentary
FDD Executive Director Testifies before House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on “Imple
FDD Welcomes Conference Report on Iran Sanctions
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) welcomes comprehensive legislation providing the White House sweeping new authority to sanction energy companies and financial institutions that continue to do business with Iran as well as Iranians involved in serious human rights abuses....
FDD Applauds Obama Administration for Targeting Iran’s Energy Industry
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) applauds the U.S. Department of Treasury for taking new and dramatic steps to enforce tough economic sanctions on Iran. Treasury’s designation of dozens of individuals, corporate entities and vessels associated with the Iranian government and...
FDD Applauds President Obama and Congress for Enacting Tough Iran Sanctions
“In signing this bill, President Obama gains more power than any previous president has had to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, supporting terrorism, and abusing its own people. The Obama administration and Congress deserve credit for establishing this authority,” said Mark...
Congress Sends Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Bill to President Obama
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies applauds Congress for passing new sanctions legislation today targeting the Iranian regime. This historic bill, passed in the Senate by an overwhelming vote to 99-0, includes stringent measures to pressure Iran to abandon its illegal nuclear weapons...
Security Council Approves New Iran Sanctions
Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today applauded the Obama Administration for securing a UN Security Council resolution for a new round of sanctions targeting the Iranian regime’s nuclear program. The measure, which passed by a vote of 12 to 2 with...
FDD Releases The Afghanistan-Pakistan Theater: Militant Islam, Security and Stability
Washington, D.C. (June 7, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies released today The Afghanistan-Pakistan Theater: Militant Islam, Security and Stability, which explores the volatile situation the United States confronts in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
FDD Applauds Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for taking up an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to prohibit the Department of Defense from awarding contracts to any entity that engages in commercial activity in the Iranian...
New Study Examining Homegrown Terrorism and Radicalization
Incidents like London’s 7/7 bombings and the recent disappearances of Somali-Americans have raised concerns of homegrown terrorism for law enforcement and practitioners. Homegrown Terrorists in the U.S. and U.K. provides context to these concerns by examining the concrete steps that 117...
Statement by FDD Executive Director Mark Dubowitz in advance of appearances today by Nobel Peace Pri
Washington, D.C. (April 27, 2010) - Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, issued the following statement in advance of appearances today by Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Iranian human rights activist Dr. Shirin Ebadi. Mr. Dubowitz will appear with...
The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Welcomes Congressman Jim Marshall (D-GA) to Board
The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Welcomes Congressman Jim Marshall (D-GA) to Board of Advisors
FDD Welcomes Reports that Malaysia’s Petronas Has Ended Gasoline Shipments to Iran
Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies welcomed reports that Petronas, the Malaysian state-owned energy company, has stopped supplying gasoline to Iran. Petronas joins seven other energy traders that have reportedly pulled out of the Iranian market in...
FDD Welcomes Reports that Russia’s Lukoil to End Gasoline Shipments to Iran
Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies welcomed reports that Russia’s Lukoil will join the list of energy companies that have ended gasoline shipments to Iran.
FDD has provided leading research and analysis in support of strong, broad-based energy...
Russia’s Lukoil Ends Iran Energy Development Project over Concern about Increased U.S. Sanctions
Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today welcomed reports that Russia’s Lukoil has abandoned a significant energy project in Iran after recognizing the growing support for strengthened U.S. energy sanctions against the Iranian regime.
FDD Applauds Designation of Hamas TV as Terrorist Organization
“The Treasury Department deserves praise for adding Hamas’s al-Aqsa television station to the list of previously designated media, including Hezbollah’s al-Manar and the Iraqi-Syrian al-Zawraa channel,” said FDD Executive Director Mark Dubowitz, who leads the coalition. “Media...
FDD Welcomes Reports that Two Large Gasoline Suppliers to Iran Bow Out of Market
Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today welcomed reports that two of the largest suppliers of gasoline to Iran, the Swiss-Dutch trading companies Vitol and Trafigura, have bowed out of the market. FDD has provided leading research and analysis in...
Senate Approves Gasoline Sanctions as Part of Broad Legislation Targeting Iranian Regime
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Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2010) - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) praised the Senate for approving by unanimous consent the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (S.2799) and encouraged Congress to...
Foundation for Defense of Democracies Welcomes French Warning Against Hamas TV
Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2009) - The Coalition Against Terrorist Media, a project of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, praised France’s audiovisual authority for warning the French satellite provider Eutelsat against broadcasting Hamas’s television station, al-Aqsa.
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FDD Praises Legislation Targeting Media that Incites Violence Against Americans
Washington, D.C. (December 8, 2009) -The Coalition Against Terrorist Media (CATM), a project of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, praised the House passage of legislation (H.R. 2278) by a vote of 395 to 3. The legislation targets media outlets in the Middle East that incite violence...
