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Studying and trying to | 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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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.
Key areas of focus for the Iran program
They claim that the Key areas of focus for the Iran program[1] 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 hegemony of the USA.
Human Rights
Highlighting human rights abuses as the US claims within Iran to manipulate the civil society and so-called democratic movements as they wish.
Counterterrorism
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[2], 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”.[3]
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.[4]
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[5]. 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
- ↑ Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (n.d.). Iran program. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from https://www.fdd.org/programs/iran/
- ↑ "FDD | Iran Program". FDD. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ↑ FDD’s official website: https://www.fdd.org
- ↑ "Foreign Ministry Blacklists 'Foundation for Defence of Democracies'". Islamic Republic of Iran: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. August 24, 2019.
- ↑ 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.