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FDD Morning Brief

FDD
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
Russia
China
Ukraine
Palestinian Authority

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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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Research Manager David May.

Learn more at: www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

HAMAS IS TESTING THE WATERS

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FDD Senior Fellow Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Gadi Ezra, former director of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Unit.

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HEADLINE 1: Israeli forces eliminated three terrorists during a counterterrorism operation in a village called Kafr Qud.

HEADLINE 2: The Trump administration announced a new aid package for minorities in Syria.

HEADLINE 3: Turkish prosecutors filed... more

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Robert Satloff, the Segal Executive Director of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Learn more at: www.fdd.org/f... more

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Recent Guests

Eitan Fischberger
Qatar specialist and Middle East analyst
Episode: With friends like Qatar, who needs enemies? | feat. Eitan Fischberger
Bridget Toomey
FDD Research Analyst focused on the Islamic Republic's proxy network
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Bridget Toomey (Oct. 17)
Jonathan Conricus
Military spokesperson and expert on Middle Eastern affairs
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Jonathan Conricus and Ariel Oseran (Oct. 13)
Ariel Oseran
Special Middle East correspondent for i24 News English and former intelligence analyst
i24 News English
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Jonathan Conricus and Ariel Oseran (Oct. 13)
Yossi Klein Halevi
New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute
Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Yossi Klein Halevi (Oct. 8)
Amotz Eyal
Founder and CEO of the Press Service of Israel (TPSIL)
TPSIL
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Amotz Eyal (Oct. 3)
Frannie Block
Reporter at The Free Press
The Free Press
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Frannie Block (Oct. 1)
Edmund Fitton-Brown
A senior fellow at FDD, previously served as U.K.'s ambassador to Yemen and coordinator of the UN Security Council Sanctions Monitoring Team for the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
FDD
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Edmund Fitton-Brown (Sep. 29)
Henri Barkey
Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Henri Barkey (Sep. 26)

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 143 ratings
  • Audio

    Audio is terrible!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Not Murphy!
    United States12 days 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 States14 days ago
  • May

    Love Cliff May and thank him for creating the FDD.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome interview

    Great insight into UN disfunction across the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States4 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 States5 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.
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The expert guests provide valuable perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of current events.

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Talking Points

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FDD Morning Brief | feat. Michael Rubin (Oct. 20)
Q: What was that about?
Rubin discusses his conversations with various Lebanese and the perception that Hezbollah is defeated but still retains potential for future conflicts.
How stable is the Gaza ceasefire? | feat. Ghaith al-Omari
Q: Is it realistic to expect Hamas to disarm voluntarily?
It seems kind of insane to ask Hamas to disarm voluntarily, as disarming any insurgency is a heavy lift and will create a dangerous precedent.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Lishay Lavi Miran & Liran Berman (Bonus Episode)
Q: How do you feel knowing that we're close to a hostage deal?
There is a mix of optimism and realistic caution due to past experiences with failed agreements, as they await their loved ones' return.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Lishay Lavi Miran & Liran Berman (Bonus Episode)
Q: What did you learn from Keith when he came out?
Hearing from Keith, who had been released, provided valuable insights regarding their loved ones' condition and their time together.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Nadav Eyal (Oct. 15)
Q: What are the odds of renewed conflict between Israel and Iran?
The conflict's renewal depends on the timing of the elections, but Israel does not currently want confrontation with Iran; developments may evolve over the months.

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2. Bridget Toomey
3. Jonathan Conricus
4. Ariel Oseran
5. Yossi Klein Halevi
6. Amotz Eyal
7. Frannie Block
8. Edmund Fitton-Brown

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