FDD | The Foundation for Defense of Democracies FDD is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy FDD does not accept donations from any foreign governments
About FDD The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy FDD does not accept donations from any foreign governments
FDD | Cyber Stay updated on national cyber security issues with FDD's latest analysis — including research curated by our Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
Issues | In-Depth, Accurate, Timely Analyses - FDD FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U S national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations
FDD | Israel Stay updated with FDD's Israel analysis on issues like grayzone warefare, the threat from Iranian proxies at Israel's borders, and Israel-China relations
FDD | Analysis June 18, 2025 A major battle in The Long War In 1979, I spent several months in Iran covering what was then called the Iranian Revolution My attempts to learn Farsi were unsuccessful But all these years later, two phrases stick in my mind: “Marg bar Esrāʾil!” and “Marg bar Āmrikā!”
Projects Programs at FDD FDD houses several projects and programs, which take a deep look into today's most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges
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FDD | Iran FDD examines a range of issues related to Iran, including nuclear, ballistic missile program, support for terrorism and proxies, illicit financial activities, and domestic repression
Jobs and Internships - FDD FDD’s Center on Military Political Power (CMPP) is seeking a full-time senior research analyst who will focus on U S security cooperation with Israel and other Abraham Accords countries, with a particular focus on weapons research, development, production, fielding, and transfers