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FDD Morning Brief

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Iran
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Syria
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Abraham Accords
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Iraq
Middle East
Yemen
Iran-Backed Militias
Houthis
Ukraine
China
Russia
Jordan

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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IS THIS THE END OF UNRWA?

HEADLINE 1: The Islamic Republic of Iran has designated every European military as a terrorist organization. 

HEADLINE 2: Looks like the EU Commission has fired a senior official after a scandal involving Qatari influence... more

HEADLINE 1: Turkish authorities detained six people suspected of spying for Iran.

HEADLINE 2: The Saudis are in town, led by the crown prince’s brother.

HEADLINE 3: South Africa reportedly is moving ahead with investigations into naval drills that ... more

HEADLINE 1: A delegation of Hamas officials arrived on Monday in…wait for it…Turkey.

HEADLINE 2: This is not a parody: Hamas wants to be part of Gaza’s new government.

HEADLINE 3: The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Middle Eastern waters yesterday. more

FDD Senior Research Analyst Natalie Ecanow timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a pre-recorded conversation between Jonathan Schanzer and Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analy... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Singleton
Senior Director of FDD's China program and former US diplomat
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Episode: Is Venezuela China's reality check? | feat. Craig Singleton
Clifford D. May
Founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
FDD
Episode: Could Maduro's capture reshape U.S. global strategy? | feat. Cliff May
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
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
Aviva Klompas
CEO of Boundless and host of Boundless Insights Podcast.
Boundless
Episode: Should Israel pardon Bibi? | feat. Aviva Klompas
Noa Tishby
Activist, actress, and New York Times bestselling author
Episode: Why do some in Hollywood want freedom for a convicted terrorist? | feat. Noa Tishby

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 148 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 States3 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 States4 months ago
  • Awesome interview

    Great insight into UN disfunction across the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States7 months ago

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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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Where is the "maximum support" when Iranians need it the most? | feat. Emily Schrader
Q: What is next for the Iranian people after this letdown?
Schrader notes the immense disappointment among Iranians who felt misled by U.S. support promises, emphasizing the urgent need for definitive military action against oppression in Iran.
Where is the "maximum support" when Iranians need it the most? | feat. Emily Schrader
Q: What are the numbers, as you understand, what are the best numbers for us to work with?
Emily mentions tragic figures ranging from 16,500 to 20,000 confirmed dead and potentially tens of thousands injured or arrested, owing to the regime covering up the full extent of casualties.
How Iran's unfolding revolution tests U.S. policy | feat. Steven A. Cook
Q: How do you read what's going on right now in Syria?
It's a prelude to civil war and a resurgence of the Islamic State, with Kurdish civilians being killed and chaos reigning.
How Iran's unfolding revolution tests U.S. policy | feat. Steven A. Cook
Q: What the hell happened last week in Iran? Is this still an open question?
It's hard to be optimistic, but this moment may not be over. We could be at the beginning of a social uprising that might overthrow the regime.
Will this protest wave rewrite Iran's future? | feat. Behnam Ben Taleblu
Q: How does the internet blackout impact the situation?
Taleblu highlights how the blackout limits communication and coverage of the protests, exacerbating the challenges faced by demonstrators.

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2. Clifford D. May
3. Gadeer Kamal Mreeh
4. Jeff Bartos
5. Joel Burnie
6. Miriam Haart
7. Hagar Chemali
8. Aviva Klompas

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