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.

Key areas of focus for the Iran program

They claim that the Key areas of focus for the Iran program at FDD include:

Nuclear Policy

Assessing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, compliance with international agreements, and trying to bold potential threats posed by its nuclear program, all from the US government's perspective.

Regional Influence

Examining Iran's role in the Middle East as the US government sees, including its support for groups, such as Hezbollah and various militias in Iraq and Syria, and its influence in Yemen and Afghanistan.

Sanctions and Economic Policy

Analyzing the impact of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran's economy and its broader implications for regional stability.

Human Rights

Highlighting human rights abuses as the claim within Iran and advocating for support for civil society and so-called democratic movements.

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.

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. One example the Foundation’s product is “The future of Iran's nuclear strategy”.