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FDD Events Podcast

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Iran
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Hamas
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Israel
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Russia
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United States
Turkey
Taiwan
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Artificial Intelligence
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Chinese Communist Party
Ukraine
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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/

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As President Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, the summit arrives not as a diplomatic breakthrough but as a carefully managed pause in an accelerating strategic competition. FDD Senior Fellow Craig Singleton framed the meeting as a... more

The conflict in Iran reveals urgent lessons about AI as a weapon of war and statecraft. Led by one of Washington's top experts on Iranian strategy, military doctrine, and the IRGC, this panel provides an assessment of how the Iranian regime has used ... more

Join Elaine Dezenski, CEFP senior director and head; Josh Birenbaum, CEFP deputy director; and Thomas Hill, as they break down a forthcoming CEFP memo, ‘A Gameplan for American Economic Security.’ This comprehensive and actionable economic security f... more

The UAE's decision to exit OPEC is not a procedural footnote — it is a structural rupture in the cartel that has shaped global energy markets and constrained American foreign policy for decades. The UAE was OPEC's third-largest producer, and its depa... more

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Elaine Dezenski
Senior Director and Head of FDD Center on Economic and Financial Power
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Iran's economic damage from Operation Epic Fury
Miad Maleki
FDD Senior Fellow specializing in Economic Sanctions
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Iran's economic damage from Operation Epic Fury
Daniel Swift
CEFP Senior Research Analyst, retired US Foreign Service Officer and economist
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Iran's economic damage from Operation Epic Fury
Hussain Abdul-Hussain
FDD Research Fellow focusing on Israel-Arab relations and U.S.-Arab state policy
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Hezbollah at War: What Comes Next for Lebanon and the Region
Sinan Ciddi
Director of FDD's Turkey Program
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Between Ally and Adversary: Turkey’s Strategic Calculus in the Iran War
Henri Barkey
Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at CFR
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Between Ally and Adversary: Turkey’s Strategic Calculus in the Iran War
Steven Cook
Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at CFR
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Between Ally and Adversary: Turkey’s Strategic Calculus in the Iran War
Joseph Bodnar
Senior Research Manager at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue
Institute for Strategic Dialogue
Episode: Surveying Foreign Influence in AI Tools
Jamil Jaffer
Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University
National Security Institute, George Mason University
Episode: Surveying Foreign Influence in AI Tools

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Jonathan Schanzer
Executive Director of FDD, Middle East scholar

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Iran's economic damage from Operation Epic Fury
Q: Do the findings suggest any trend in prices in the US, particularly gasoline, given earlier expectations that prices might not come down quickly?
The model does not forecast US gasoline prices, and the panel notes that US price trends depend on a broader set of factors beyond Iran's economy, including stockpiles and global demand; however, there is awareness of how sanctions and supply dynamics could influence global energy markets over time.
Hezbollah at War: What Comes Next for Lebanon and the Region
Q: Is indirect contact between Israel and Hezbollah likely, given Lebanon's weakness?
There is a chance that messages pass through intermediaries, and certain outside actors (e.g., UAE or other neutral intermediaries) could facilitate pragmatic engagement toward a final status or disarmament, though direct talks remain preferred.
Hezbollah at War: What Comes Next for Lebanon and the Region
Q: What should reporters be looking for as indicators of seriousness in Lebanon-Israel diplomacy?
Look for concrete steps such as bilateral talks with verifiable restraints on violence, credible enforcement of disarmament commitments, and whether Lebanon demonstrates domestic consensus to disarm Hezbollah, not just statements.
Operation Epic Fury and the future of the Middle East
Q: What is the likely duration of the conflict if the current trajectory continues?
Most participants suggest a four-to-six week window under normal conditions, but there is worry about political decisions potentially shortening or extending the timeline depending on U.S. leadership and domestic political calculations.
The State of American Energy Dominance
Q: What role does coal play in the current energy strategy?
Coal remains vital for providing reliable energy supply and is integral to national energy policy while maintaining economic viability.

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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

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