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FDD Morning Brief

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Iran
Hamas
Israel
Hezbollah
United States
Hadeel Oueis
Gaza
Syria
Qatar
Abraham Accords
International Court Of Justice
Iraq
Middle East
Yemen
Iran-Backed Militias
Houthis
China
Palestinian Authority
Jordan
Cryptocurrency

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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Latest Episodes

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of FDD's Iran Program.

Learn more at: www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

HOW ARE DOMESTIC POLITICS SHAPING ISRAEL'S NATIONAL SECURITY?

HEADLINE 1: A big Gaza announcement is expected.

HEADLINE 2: The Lebanese Armed Forces said it completed the first phase of its plan to deploy across south Lebanon and disarm non-state g... more

HEADLINE 1: Five years after the Abraham Accords, Israel and Morocco are still going strong.

HEADLINE 2: Over in Paris, Syria and Israel resumed security talks. And it looks like they might have made a breakthrough.

HEADLINE 3: Gidon Saar has lande... more

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, senior director of FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI).

Learn more at: fdd.... more

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Recent Guests

Gadeer Kamal Mreeh
CEO of GKM Global Consulting, Israeli Druze, former member of Knesset
Episode: How are domestic politics shaping Israel's national security? | feat. Gadeer Kamal Mreeh
Carine Hajjar
Opinion journalist at The Washington Post, former FDD media fellow
The Washington Post
Episode: Is Iran next in line after Venezuela? | feat. Carine Hajjar
Jeff Bartos
Ambassador for management and reform at the United Nations
United Nations
Episode: Is United Nations reform a possibility or a pipe dream? | feat. Ambassador Jeff Bartos
Joel Burnie
Executive Manager of the Australia, Israel & Jewish Affairs Council
Australia, Israel & Jewish Affairs Council
Episode: Is the Bondi Beach massacre Australia's wake-up call? | feat. Joel Burnie
Miriam Haart
Reality TV star and CEO of Ghanor, an AI platform
Ghanor
Episode: Is herd mentality the new norm? | feat. Miriam Haart
Hagar Chemali
A Lebanon watcher, podcaster extraordinaire, former Treasury official, and educator.
Episode: Schrödinger’s Hezbollah: Neither strong nor weak — yet both | feat. Hagar Chemali
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

Hosts

Jonathan Schanzer
Host of FDD Morning Brief
Natalie Ecanow
FDD Senior Research Analyst

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Clarity

    FDD is by far the most important foreign policy think tank in DC. They are unapologetically honest and fair. Listening to one of their podcasts is like taking an hour long master class on the issues. None of the dog whistle antisemitism at the Heritage Foundation. None of the whitewashing of Qatari and Turkish meddling in American politics. Love this group.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr, L
    United States2 months ago
  • Audio

    Audio is terrible!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Not Murphy!
    United States3 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 States3 months ago
  • May

    Love Cliff May and thank him for creating the FDD.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome interview

    Great insight into UN disfunction across the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful analyses and depth of knowledge presented in each episode.
Many find the discussions to be timely and relevant, especially regarding global issues affecting the Middle East.
There are some critiques about audio quality, reflecting a desire for better production values despite the strong content.
The podcast is often described as an important resource for understanding foreign policy matters from a well-informed perspective.

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How are domestic politics shaping Israel's national security? | feat. Gadeer Kamal Mreeh
Q: Who do you think comes out ahead in the upcoming elections?
Recent polls suggest that Prime Minister Netanyahu is likely to win the next election, despite challenges from other parties.
How are domestic politics shaping Israel's national security? | feat. Gadeer Kamal Mreeh
Q: How concerned are Israelis right now about Turkey's involvement in Syria?
Turkey's influence in Gaza and Syria is seen as a red flag for Israel, posing significant concerns regarding regional stability.
How are domestic politics shaping Israel's national security? | feat. Gadeer Kamal Mreeh
Q: As you look out at what's going on between Syria and Israel, help us unpack this.
The rapid developments reshaping the entire Middle East, particularly post October 7th, illustrate Israel's interest in southern Syria and the significance of the Druze minority.
Is Iran next in line after Venezuela? | feat. Carine Hajjar
Q: What are the themes that you're picking up as you hear protests regarding this regime change?
There is a mix of jubilation from the Venezuelan diaspora and protests from socialists claiming the U.S. is imperialistic, revealing a divide in perspectives on U.S. interventions.
Is Iran next in line after Venezuela? | feat. Carine Hajjar
Q: How do you see this playing out for Iran?
Iran has lost two allies in a short period, which affects their strategy in undermining the West, particularly in trade and military cooperation.

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2. Carine Hajjar
3. Jeff Bartos
4. Joel Burnie
5. Miriam Haart
6. Hagar Chemali
7. Michal Cotler-Wunsch
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