Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
think tank and policy institute originally funded by the Abramson Family Foundation
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Pezeshkian discusses the economic front in Iran as the U.S. blockade threatens trade and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies estimates war losses.Well supported9 reports
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FDD and ISIS analyze Iran's military capabilities and fortifications amid reports of potential US/Israeli strikes.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Clifford May was named founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where Donald Trump addressed the assembly.Some support1 report
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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Mark Dubowitz are involved in expert analysis regarding ongoing talks on potential ceasefires, sanctions, and economic agreements.Some support2 reports
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Montgomery is named senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies amid defense technology shifts spurred by Russia's invasion.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Expert warnings detail foreign cyber threats to US infrastructure.Some support1 report
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A senior fellow from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies is criticizing the government's handling of extremist violence in the occupied West Bank.Some support1 report
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Edmund Fitton-Brown, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, coordinated a sanctions monitoring team.Some support1 report
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Maleki, an advisor from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, provided commentary on Iranian issues.Some support1 report
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Israel claimed intelligence regarding Iranian activities, which the new focus addresses by directing a nonproliferation program at the think tank.Some support2 reports
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Qatari investments in US defense and energy industries are being tracked by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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John Hardie analyzes the mobilization threat to war while affiliated with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.Some support1 report
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The Iranian presidential office commissioned a study on public sentiment amid a political crisis, with a confidential report compiled by Ali Rabiei.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain joins the Foundation for Defense of Democracies as a policy analyst and research fellow.Some support2 reports
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CNA, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology are involved in expert analysis regarding Taiwan's need to invest in domestic robotics.Some support1 report
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Organizational and academic bodies are discussing the geopolitical fallout of the Middle East conflict, including calls for anti-racism councils in Canada and critical statements regarding Israel's policies.Some support2 reports
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Doha Mentioned togetherCNN hosted a forum in Doha where Christiane Amanpour referenced Hamas and Gazan.Moves Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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CCP Mentioned togetherXi Jinping's leadership drives CCP actions, with recent purges reflecting the party's push for absolute loyalty.Moves Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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CNA TransactionalCNA and Taipei Times reported on NHI stability risks on October 1, 2026.Moves Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Connections
The 40 strongest of 60, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Mark Dubowitz Structural
Mark Dubowitz serves as the CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Mark Montgomery Structural
Mark Montgomery serves as a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Richard Goldberg Structural
Richard Goldberg serves as a senior adviser for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Jonathan Schanzer Structural
Jonathan Schanzer serves as the executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Mark Montgomery Structural
Mark Montgomery serves as a senior director providing expert analysis for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Jonathan Conricus Structural
Jonathan Conricus serves as a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Brad Bowman Structural
Brad Bowman serves as a senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Clifford May Structural
Clifford May is the founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Doha Mentioned together
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies reports on and tracks the influence and financial activities originating from Doha.
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Montgomery Structural
Montgomery holds the position of senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Edmund Fitton-Brown Structural
Edmund Fitton-Brown serves as a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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CNA Transactional
The two entities interact episodically by serving as expert interview partners for in-depth analysis.
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Georgetown University Operational
FDD has publicly expressed skepticism regarding the leadership of Georgetown University.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain Structural
Hussain Abdul-Hussain serves as a policy analyst and research fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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China Operational
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies actively critiques China's geopolitical actions and influences policy discourse regarding China.
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Cameron McMillan Structural
Cameron McMillan is affiliated with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Hakan Fidan Transactional
A produced an analysis of Hakan Fidan's public statements regarding Israel.
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Frank Garcia Operational
Frank Garcia contributes expertise and findings to the work conducted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
FDD analyzes and tracks Donald Trump's diplomatic positions and policy actions.
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Andrea Stricker Operational
Andrea Stricker directs the nonproliferation program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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CCP Mentioned together
FDD issues warnings and analyses regarding CCP's potential censorship and backdoors.
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Houthis Mentioned together
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is cited as a source of analysis regarding Houthi escalation tactics.
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Marco Rubio Mentioned together
FDD researchers provide policy insights and analysis regarding Marco Rubio's political measures.
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Hamas Mentioned together
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies researches and shares information regarding Hamas's tactics and activities.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Mentioned together
The relationship is based on shared policy focus regarding geopolitical events like the Iran war and their impact on energy strategy.
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National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology Shared context
Both entities operate within the shared defense and high-tech policy context regarding Taiwan's need for domestic robotics investment.
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Europe Shared context
FDD provides geopolitical commentary and analysis regarding issues relevant to Europe.
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Columbia University Operational
FDD reports on Columbia University's handling of antisemitism.
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Brad Sherman Mentioned together
Brad Sherman is associated with events hosted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Afghanistan Shared context
FDD focuses its analysis on the geopolitical situation within Afghanistan.
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Beijing Mentioned together
FDD publishes reports detailing the military and geopolitical developments of China, centered in Beijing.
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Africa Mentioned together
FDD monitors and warns about resource export cycles originating from Africa.
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Xi Jinping Mentioned together
The relationship is evidenced by expert warnings published by the Foundation regarding Xi Jinping's geopolitical alliances, specifically with Iran.
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Egypt Shared context
The relationship is contextual, linked by the theme of regional energy cooperation.
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John Hardie Mentioned together
The single snapshot mentions John Hardie's analysis but does not explicitly establish a coupling relationship with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Turkey Mentioned together
FDD issues warnings regarding advanced capability transfers to Turkey.
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Gregory Meeks Mentioned together
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is tracking Gregory Meeks' potential role as a committee chair.
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Jerusalem Shared context
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies hosts expert panels within Jerusalem.
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Moscow Mentioned together
FDD officials have commented on the political openness of Moscow.
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Assam Shared context
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies advocates on regional strategic shifts and energy related to Assam.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
5 events- Clifford May was named founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where Donald Trump addressed the assembly.
- Montgomery is named senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies amid defense technology shifts spurred by Russia's invasion.
- Expert warnings detail foreign cyber threats to US infrastructure.
- A senior fellow from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies is criticizing the government's handling of extremist violence in the occupied West Bank.
- Edmund Fitton-Brown, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, coordinated a sanctions monitoring team.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- Pezeshkian discusses the economic front in Iran as the U.S. blockade threatens trade and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies estimates war losses.
- John Hardie analyzes the mobilization threat to war while affiliated with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
- The Iranian presidential office commissioned a study on public sentiment amid a political crisis, with a confidential report compiled by Ali Rabiei.
June 2026
5 events- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Mark Dubowitz are involved in expert analysis regarding ongoing talks on potential ceasefires, sanctions, and economic agreements.
- Qatari investments in US defense and energy industries are being tracked by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
- Hussain Abdul-Hussain joins the Foundation for Defense of Democracies as a policy analyst and research fellow.
- CNA, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology are involved in expert analysis regarding Taiwan's need to invest in domestic robotics.
- Organizational and academic bodies are discussing the geopolitical fallout of the Middle East conflict, including calls for anti-racism councils in Canada and critical statements regarding Israel's policies.