Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program - Revision history

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	In 2008, FDD established the Iran Energy Project, which conducts in-depth research on methods to deprive the Iranian government of profits from its energy sector. The Wall Street Journal recognized FDD for bringing the concept of gasoline sanctions to political awareness<ref>Editorial (March 25, 2009). "Pain Iran Can Believe In". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>. The organization has also advocated for sanctions targeting the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its use of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) for transactions.		In 2008, FDD established the Iran Energy Project, which conducts in-depth research on methods to deprive the Iranian government of profits from its energy sector. The Wall Street Journal recognized FDD for bringing the concept of gasoline sanctions to political awareness<ref>Editorial (March 25, 2009). "Pain Iran Can Believe In". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>. The organization has also advocated for sanctions targeting the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its use of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) for transactions.

	~~==Notes==~~

	==References==		==References==

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	~~Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program~~		'''The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD)''' is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security based on the US benefits.
	The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security based on the US benefits.

	==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==		==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==
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	==References==		==References==

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	==Outcome of FDD's Job==		==Outcome of FDD's Job==
	~~FDD~~ and its CEO, Mark Dubowitz, have faced sanctions from Iran due to their promotion of sanctions against the country with the excuse of dismantling the so- called Iranian nuclear deal.<ref>"Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.</ref>		The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is one of the biggest critics of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The organization has called for sanctions against various Iranian institutions, including the energy sector, the Central Bank, and SWIFT.<ref>
			http://www.defenddemocracy.org/issues/iran-sanctions</ref> In 2015, out of four witnesses who appeared before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee regarding sanctions on Iran, two were experts from this foundation, and one was a member of its advisory board.

			In August 2019, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs included this foundation and its founder and CEO, Mark Dubowitz, in its sanctions list based on the "Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act," which was enacted on August13,2017.<ref>"Iran Sanctioned the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in the U.S." BBC Persian. September23,2019.</ref>

			The sanctions imposed in October2020 against 18 Iranian banks were carried out at the instigation and support of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

			However, FDD have faced sanctions from Iran due to their promotion of sanctions against the country with the excuse of dismantling the so- called Iranian nuclear deal.<ref>"Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.</ref>

	In 2008, FDD established the Iran Energy Project, which conducts in-depth research on methods to deprive the Iranian government of profits from its energy sector. The Wall Street Journal recognized FDD for bringing the concept of gasoline sanctions to political awareness<ref>Editorial (March 25, 2009). "Pain Iran Can Believe In". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>. The organization has also advocated for sanctions targeting the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its use of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) for transactions.		In 2008, FDD established the Iran Energy Project, which conducts in-depth research on methods to deprive the Iranian government of profits from its energy sector. The Wall Street Journal recognized FDD for bringing the concept of gasoline sanctions to political awareness<ref>Editorial (March 25, 2009). "Pain Iran Can Believe In". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>. The organization has also advocated for sanctions targeting the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its use of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) for transactions.

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	===Counterterrorism===		===Counterterrorism===
	Studying and trying to ~~show~~ [[Iran]]'s connections to the so-called terrorism, including its relationships with groups that the U.S. designates as terrorist organizations from their own view.		Studying and trying to fabricate [[Iran]]'s connections to the so-called terrorism, including its relationships with groups that the U.S. designates as terrorist organizations from their own view.

	Being led by Mark Dubowitz<ref>"FDD \| Iran Program". FDD. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>, FDD's Iran program produces reports, policy recommendations, and analyses aimed at informing policymakers, the media, and the public about the challenges posed by Iran's actions and policies from the US government's outlook. One example the Foundation’s product is “The future of Iran's nuclear strategy”.<ref>FDD’s official website: https://www.fdd.org</ref>		Being led by Mark Dubowitz<ref>"FDD \| Iran Program". FDD. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>, FDD's Iran program produces reports, policy recommendations, and analyses aimed at informing policymakers, the media, and the public about the challenges posed by Iran's actions and policies from the US government's outlook. One example the Foundation’s product is “The future of Iran's nuclear strategy”.<ref>FDD’s official website: https://www.fdd.org</ref>

	==Outcome of FDD's Job==		==Outcome of FDD's Job==
	FDD and its CEO, Mark Dubowitz, have faced sanctions from Iran due to their promotion of sanctions against the country with the excuse of dismantling the so- called Iranian nuclear deal.<ref>"Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.</ref>		FDD and its CEO, Mark Dubowitz, have faced sanctions from Iran due to their promotion of sanctions against the country with the excuse of dismantling the so- called Iranian nuclear deal.<ref>"Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.</ref>

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	Being led by Mark Dubowitz<ref>"FDD \| Iran Program". FDD. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>, FDD's Iran program produces reports, policy recommendations, and analyses aimed at informing policymakers, the media, and the public about the challenges posed by Iran's actions and policies from the US government's outlook. One example the Foundation’s product is “The future of Iran's nuclear strategy”.<ref>FDD’s official website: https://www.fdd.org</ref>		Being led by Mark Dubowitz<ref>"FDD \| Iran Program". FDD. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>, FDD's Iran program produces reports, policy recommendations, and analyses aimed at informing policymakers, the media, and the public about the challenges posed by Iran's actions and policies from the US government's outlook. One example the Foundation’s product is “The future of Iran's nuclear strategy”.<ref>FDD’s official website: https://www.fdd.org</ref>
	==Outcome of FDD ~~job~~==		==Outcome of FDD's Job==
	FDD and its CEO, Mark Dubowitz, have faced sanctions from Iran due to their promotion of sanctions against the country with the excuse of dismantling the so- called Iranian nuclear deal.<ref>"Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.</ref>		FDD and its CEO, Mark Dubowitz, have faced sanctions from Iran due to their promotion of sanctions against the country with the excuse of dismantling the so- called Iranian nuclear deal.<ref>"Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.</ref>

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	Studying and trying to show [[Iran]]'s connections to the so-called terrorism, including its relationships with groups that the U.S. designates as terrorist organizations from their own view.		Studying and trying to show [[Iran]]'s connections to the so-called terrorism, including its relationships with groups that the U.S. designates as terrorist organizations from their own view.

	FDD's Iran program produces reports, policy recommendations, and analyses aimed at informing policymakers, the media, and the public about the challenges posed by Iran's actions and policies from the US government's outlook. One example the Foundation’s product is “The future of Iran's nuclear strategy”.<ref>FDD’s official website: https://www.fdd.org</ref>		Being led by Mark Dubowitz<ref>"FDD \| Iran Program". FDD. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>, FDD's Iran program produces reports, policy recommendations, and analyses aimed at informing policymakers, the media, and the public about the challenges posed by Iran's actions and policies from the US government's outlook. One example the Foundation’s product is “The future of Iran's nuclear strategy”.<ref>FDD’s official website: https://www.fdd.org</ref>
			==Outcome of FDD job==
			FDD and its CEO, Mark Dubowitz, have faced sanctions from Iran due to their promotion of sanctions against the country with the excuse of dismantling the so- called Iranian nuclear deal.<ref>"Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.</ref>

			In 2008, FDD established the Iran Energy Project, which conducts in-depth research on methods to deprive the Iranian government of profits from its energy sector. The Wall Street Journal recognized FDD for bringing the concept of gasoline sanctions to political awareness<ref>Editorial (March 25, 2009). "Pain Iran Can Believe In". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref>. The organization has also advocated for sanctions targeting the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its use of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) for transactions.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

	==References==		==References==

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	Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program		Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program
	The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security.		The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security based on the US benefits.

	==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==		==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==

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	Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program		Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program
	The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security.		The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security.
	~~[[File:Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Foundation for Defense of Democracies]]~~
	==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==		==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==
	They claim that the Key areas of focus for the [[Iran]] program<ref>Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (n.d.). Iran program. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from https://www.fdd.org/programs/iran/</ref> at FDD include:		They claim that the Key areas of focus for the [[Iran]] program<ref>Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (n.d.). Iran program. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from https://www.fdd.org/programs/iran/</ref> at FDD include:

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	Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program		Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program
	The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security.		The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security.
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	==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==		==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==
	They claim that the Key areas of focus for the [[Iran]] program<ref>Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (n.d.). Iran program. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from https://www.fdd.org/programs/iran/</ref> at FDD include:		They claim that the Key areas of focus for the [[Iran]] program<ref>Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (n.d.). Iran program. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from https://www.fdd.org/programs/iran/</ref> at FDD include:

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	Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program		Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Iran program
	The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security.		The [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]] (FDD) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on foreign policy and national security issues. Its Iran program specifically analyzes Iranian politics, military activities, and the country's impact on regional and global security.
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	==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==		==Key areas of focus for the Iran program==
	They claim that the Key areas of focus for the [[Iran]] program<ref>Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (n.d.). Iran program. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from https://www.fdd.org/programs/iran/</ref> at FDD include:		They claim that the Key areas of focus for the [[Iran]] program<ref>Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (n.d.). Iran program. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from https://www.fdd.org/programs/iran/</ref> at FDD include: