Rephonic
Artwork for FDD Events Podcast

FDD Events Podcast

FDD
Iran
China
Hamas
Cybersecurity
Israel
National Security
Hezbollah
Russia
United States
Middle East
Turkey
Taiwan
Artificial Intelligence
Gaza
Ukraine
Critical Infrastructure
Fincen
Military Mobility
NATO
Chinese Communist Party

Listen in on FDD Events featuring discussions on today’s most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges and opportunities with top policymakers and leading experts.

Webpage: www.fdd.org/events/

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes103Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategories
News CommentaryNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for FDD Events Podcast

Latest Episodes

The Palestinian statehood narrative rests on a foundation that FDD’s Hussain Abdul-Hussain argues was constructed, not inherited. In The Arab Case for Israel, he traces Palestinian national identity to 1964 and inter-Arab rivalry, not ancient roots, ... more

A new joint commission from FDD and CSIS has released findings and an implementation plan for standing up a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force, concluding that the existing service-based model for cyber force generation cannot meet the demands of an increasi... more

The United States is in the early stages of a generational energy buildout driven by soaring AI demand and accelerating digitization of the grid itself. But even as hundreds of billions of dollars flow into batteries, power electronics, and the embed... more

As NATO Foreign Ministers convene and ceasefire negotiations remain unresolved, the state of Ukraine's military — its resilience, its vulnerabilities, and its strategic horizon — demands sober assessment from those who have seen it firsthand. RADM (R... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Craig Singleton
FDD Senior Fellow and Senior Director of FDD's China program
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Previewing the Trump-Xi Summit
Elaine Dezenski
Senior Director and Head of FDD Center on Economic and Financial Power
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Previewing the Trump-Xi Summit
Mark Montgomery
FDD Senior Fellow and Senior Director of FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Previewing the Trump-Xi Summit
Max Lesser
Senior Analyst on Emerging Threats at the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) at FDD
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: AI on the Front Line: Lessons from the Iran Conflict
Max Meizlish
Senior Analyst, Center on Economic and Financial Power at FDD
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: AI on the Front Line: Lessons from the Iran Conflict
Josh Birenbaum
Deputy Director for the Center on Economic and Financial Power, expert on economic security and illicit finance
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: A Gameplan for American Economic Security
Tom Hill
Staff Director for the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: A Gameplan for American Economic Security
Warren Strobel
Moderator, reporter with Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: A Gameplan for American Economic Security
Miad Maleki
FDD Senior Fellow specializing in Economic Sanctions
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Iran's economic damage from Operation Epic Fury

Host

Jonathan Schanzer
Executive Director of FDD, Middle East scholar

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Ramifications of the UAE Leaving OPEC
Q: What does this mean for US-Saudi relations and the future of OPEC as a functioning entity?
The consensus is that Saudi Arabia may feel pressure to reassess its role, but the UAE's departure accelerates a realignment toward a US-Gulf energy coordination framework, potentially reducing OPEC's clout and requiring the US to act as a stabilizing intermediary between rivals.
The Ramifications of the UAE Leaving OPEC
Q: President Trump has said the US is in charge of Venezuela. Do you think the US should tell Venezuela to leave OPEC?
The panel suggests it's unlikely the Saudis or the broader OPEC structure would be forced to align with Venezuela; the US could influence matters through diplomatic and economic leverage, but direct expulsions would be complex and depend on broader geopolitical factors.
Previewing the Trump-Xi Summit
Q: What would constitute a 'win' for Xi Jinping at this summit?
A win for Xi would be stability and validation of China's status, preserving tariff predictability, and buying time without forcing concessions that undermine Beijing's core priorities, while maintaining room to expand influence gradually.
The Risks Ahead for Ukraine
Q: What did you learn in Taiwan that could be carried over to Taiwan and to Ukraine/US collaboration?
Lessons include rapid feedback loops between frontline operators and builders for drone tech, and the importance of layered defense and attrition strategies that combine drones, air defense, and surface capabilities. The contrast with Ukraine shows how 3D-printed, locally adapted drones and fast software/hardware iteration can yield significant battlefield advantages, and how US–Ukrainian collaboration could inform a future Taiwan approach.
The Risks Ahead for Ukraine
Q: Back to Ukraine, what could get better? What do you see getting better? What do you fear getting worse?
The Ukraine can maintain ground, but there are risks: loss of US intelligence support would hurt, and continued access to programs like Pearl—the European initiative to buy US weapons for Ukraine—could be pivotal. Additionally, weapons like APKWS could dramatically reduce drone threats rearward, while longer-range, mid- to long-range strikes from the US and allies could intensify pressure on Russian capabilities.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About FDD Events Podcast

What is FDD Events Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show consistently centers on national security and foreign policy with a strong emphasis on the Middle East, NATO dynamics, and energy security as geopolitical leverage. Conversations frequently feature policy experts and senior researchers from think tanks and government-affiliated groups, offering rigorous analyses of Iran, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Turkey, and Israel, as well as the energy dimensions of regional stability. The format often blends near-term crisis briefings with longer-range strategic foresight, including the role of disinformation, AI in policy, and the interplay between U.S. policy and regional actors. A notable strength is the ability to synthesize military, diplomatic, and economic perspectives i... more

Where can I find podcast stats for FDD Events Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for FDD Events Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to FDD Events Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does FDD Events Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for FDD Events Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for FDD Events Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for FDD Events Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does FDD Events Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers FDD Events Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to FDD Events Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with FDD Events Podcast:

1. FDD's Foreign Podicy
2. Generation Jihad
3. FDD Morning Brief
4. The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz
5. Generation Jihad

How many episodes of FDD Events Podcast are there?

FDD Events Podcast launched a year ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact FDD Events Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for FDD Events Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for FDD Events Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for FDD Events Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of FDD Events Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on FDD Events Podcast?

Recent guests on FDD Events Podcast include:

1. Craig Singleton
2. Elaine Dezenski
3. Mark Montgomery
4. Max Lesser
5. Max Meizlish
6. Josh Birenbaum
7. Tom Hill
8. Warren Strobel

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days