
A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 306 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

There has always been a Jewish case for Israel, a Christian case for Israel, and an American case for Israel. But what about the Arab case for Israel? FDD’s Hussain Abdul-Hussain lays out the arguments in his new book, appropriately titled: "The Arab... more
For nearly half a century, Iran’s rulers have promised “Death to America.” It wasn’t just a chant — it was a policy. From the 1979 hostage crisis to terrorist attacks that killed hundreds of Americans, the Islamic Republic has spent decades waging a ... more
Earlier this week, President Trump said of Iran’s rulers: “I will never allow the world's number one sponsor of terror — which they are, by far — to have a nuclear weapon." He also noted that the regime massacred “at least 32,000” unarmed civilian pr... more
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On February 24, 2022, Russian tanks and troops invaded Ukraine. Russian ruler Vladimir Putin expected a swift victory. Many Western observers did, too. After all, he had sliced two territories from Georgia in... more
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The subjects are very interesting but the host needs professional podcast training. The host is constantly grunting and “uh-huh”ing during interviews. This is common during real life conversation, but typically podcasters try to avoid it so that the guest can say everything clearly and uninterrupted.
Cliff May presents the best foreign policy podcast you can listen to today. FDD has a seemingly unlimited array of mind-blowingly expert people available for Cliff to call upon to discuss the detail of foreign affairs. Mixed in with the in-house experts are guests who, incredibly, add even more knowledge to a high-level conversation. Never boring, often fun, this is a must listen if you are interested in foreign policy.
The revelations here make your head spin. Vital info
Just shut up and call yourself FDI already ok. Total war hawks here!
Very important podcast. Thank you FDD
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Content focuses on national security and foreign policy matters, with discussions often centered around contemporary geopolitical issues like strategies from the U.S. National Defense Strategy, relations with adversarial nations such as China and Iran, and the implications of military budgets. The show engages with expert guests who analyze events related to international law, global influence, and cybersecurity threats. Episodes also highlight historical context, particularly regarding the Middle East and the influence of authoritarian regimes, providing a multi-faceted view of current world affairs. Unique to this podcast is its dedication to addressing complex themes of governance, religious freedom, and national identity within socio-po... more
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Recent guests on FDD's Foreign Podicy include:
1. David R. Shedd
2. Behnam Ben Taleblu
3. Reuel Marc Gerecht
4. Admiral Mark Montgomery
5. Ashley Rindsberg
6. Grace Jin Drexel
7. Randy Shriver
8. Mike Kuiken
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