FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Adjunct Senior Fellow Peter Doran, who authored the FDD Monograph "Winning the Race of the Red Queen: How U.S. Sanctions Can Outpace Russia’s Evasion."

They discuss how Russia and Iran have adapted to U.S. sanctions, why economic pressure often falls short, and what it will take for Washington to regain the upper hand.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Distinguished Fellow Lewis Libby.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ray Takeyh of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special FDD Morning Brief SITREP featuring FDD experts RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery and Jonathan Hessen.

They examine the tactical picture in Iran, the threat to the Strait of Hormuz, and what states could become key players in the conflict.

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FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer provides situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Einat Wilf, chair of the Knesset's Oz Party.

They assess public sentiment in Israel, the danger of leaving the Islamic Republic weakened but intact, and why the fight against the regime’s ideology could define the region’s future.

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THE WAR IN IRAN IS TESTING THE GULF

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special SITREP episode of the FDD Morning Brief featuring Ebtesam AlKetbi of the Emirates Policy Center and FDD Senior International Fellow Eyal Hulata.

They examine how Operation Epic Fury is impacting Gulf countries.

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THE MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS FUELING EPIC FURY

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special SITREP featuring FDD experts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus and Bradley Bowman. They examine the U.S.-Israel military synchronization powering Operation Epic Fury as it unfolds.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer hosts a special SITREP featuring FDD experts Janatan Sayeh and Cameron McMillan.

They provide timely situational updates and analysis on the evolving war with Iran and the military dimensions of Operation Epic Fury.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal.

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ERDOGAN'S NEO-OTTOMAN AMBITIONS

HEADLINE 1: The Palestinian Authority is still paying money to terrorists.

HEADLINE 2: The Trump administration continues to heap financial pressure on Iran.

HEADLINE 3: A construction project in Gaza seems to be in the works.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Turkey Program Senior Director Sinan Ciddi.

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Featured FDD Pieces:

"Georgia is becoming Iran’s sanctions evasion hub" - Keti Korkiya, The Hill

"The US should stop indulging Hungary and Slovakia" - Ivana Stradner and Dalibor Rohac, Washington Examiner

"Saving the European-American marriage" - Clifford D. May, The Washington Times