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FDD Morning Brief

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Syria
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Iraq
Middle East
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Iran-Backed Militias
Houthis
China
Ukraine
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Jordan

The FDD Morning Brief provides timely situational updates on contemporary events. Start your Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8:30am (ET) with digestible analysis and the headlines our experts are watching. The FDD Morning Brief can be streamed on YouTube, X, and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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HEADLINE 1: Qatar is once again pushing Washington to sell it F-35s.

HEADLINE 2: Israel facilitated the exit of more than 200 Palestinians from Gaza.

HEADLINE 3: Hamas is abusing Gazans. Again.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides time... more

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with political satirist and "Oh My World" podcast host Hagar Chemali.

Learn more at: www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

SHOULD ISRAEL PARDON BIBI?

HEADLINE 1: The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

HEADLINE 2: Israeli and Taiwanese officials recently conducted a series of secret meetings. 

HEADLINE 3: The U.S. and Israel wrapped up join... more

HEADLINE 1: After taking a beating during the 12-day war, Iran is back to building up its ballistic missile arsenal.

HEADLINE 2: Israeli authorities raided a vacant United Nations Relief and Works Agency facility in East Jerusalem.

HEADLINE 3: The ... more

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Recent Guests

Aviva Klompas
CEO of Boundless and host of Boundless Insights Podcast.
Boundless
Episode: Should Israel pardon Bibi? | feat. Aviva Klompas
Noa Tishby
Activist, actress, and New York Times bestselling author
Episode: Why do some in Hollywood want freedom for a convicted terrorist? | feat. Noa Tishby
Michal Cotler-Wunsch
Former member of Israel's Parliament, Knesset, and Israeli envoy to combat anti-Semitism. Current CEO of the International Legal Forum.
International Legal Forum
Episode: The debate around the U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | feat. Michal Cotler-Wunsh
Leah Siskind
AI research fellow focusing on adversaries' use of artificial intelligence
FDD
Episode: What role will AI play in the future of warfare? | feat. Leah Siskind
Amr Al-Bidh
Member of the Presidential Council of the Southern Transitional Council
Southern Transitional Council
Episode: What's happening in southern Yemen? | feat. Amr Al Bidh
Dana Stroul
Director of Research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
The Washington Institute
Episode: U.S. defense policy and strategy in the Middle East | feat. Dana Stroul
Mario Díaz-Balart
Congressman from Florida with a focus on issues related to the Muslim Brotherhood.
U.S. Congress
Episode: Washington cracks down on the Muslim Brotherhood | feat. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL)
Jacob Nagel
Former head of Israel's National Security Council and IDF Brigadier General in the reserves
FDD
Episode: What can Israel expect from its neighbors? | feat. BG (Res.) Prof. Jacob Nagel
Eran Lahav
Senior researcher at the Israel Defense and Security Forum and author of the first Hebrew biography of Qasem Soleimani.
Israel Defense and Security Forum
Episode: How Hamas controls the narrative | feat. Eran Lahav

Hosts

Natalie Ecanow
FDD Senior Research Analyst and host, providing analytical insights on Middle Eastern issues.
Jonathan Schanzer
Host of the FDD Morning Brief and Senior Fellow at FDD, focusing on geopolitical analysis and U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Audio

    Audio is terrible!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Not Murphy!
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content, but…

    You’ve gotta work on the sound quality. It sounds like you’re and your mother‘s basement. Sorry, but it’s really hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tipzipzee
    United States2 months ago
  • May

    Love Cliff May and thank him for creating the FDD.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome interview

    Great insight into UN disfunction across the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States5 months ago
  • Must-listen, under-rated gem

    This is an expertly-conducted podcast that is grounded, crisp, and even witty. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy to be done commuting
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners find this a must-listen for those interested in foreign policy and military strategy, often highlighting the engaging format and informative content.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis on complex geopolitical issues, often praising the depth and clarity of discussions.
The expert guests provide valuable perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of current events.

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What role will AI play in the future of warfare? | feat. Leah Siskind
Q: What is Israel doing in this space? What should we be watching for?
Israel is becoming a leader in AI security, focusing on protecting AI models and collaborating with the U.S. to define a tech stack that includes Israeli technology.
What role will AI play in the future of warfare? | feat. Leah Siskind
Q: Tell us a little bit about how this new technology is starting to creep into all these important geopolitical spaces.
AI is evolving and has significant national security implications, with many adversarial nations viewing it as a new attack vector against the U.S. and allies.
Should Israel pardon Bibi? | feat. Aviva Klompas
Q: What are your thoughts on the potential pardon for Netanyahu?
Aviva believes it could further polarize Israeli society, even if it may serve as a temporary solution to the nation's political divide.
Should Israel pardon Bibi? | feat. Aviva Klompas
Q: What was the research on American Jews about?
The research revealed concerning statistics about American perceptions of Jews and Israel, highlighting a troubling conflation of Jewish identity with Israeli government actions.
The debate around the U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | feat. Michal Cotler-Wunsh
Q: What are the basic contours of what's going on with the Memorandum of Understanding?
We learned a critical lesson: Israel needs to be independent in its military pursuits while still collaborating with the U.S. The MOU should reflect Israel's military capabilities without being seen simply as a favor.

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1. Aviva Klompas
2. Noa Tishby
3. Michal Cotler-Wunsch
4. Leah Siskind
5. Amr Al-Bidh
6. Dana Stroul
7. Mario Díaz-Balart
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