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In the Shadow of the Pyramids: Egypt’s Past Glories and Future Perils
Episode 12
It’s been eight years since what was called—with more hope than accuracy—the “Arab Spring.” Last month, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi won r…
7 years, 11 months ago
The Future of the Iran Deal
Episode 11
There are three views on the Iran nuclear weapons deal, more formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The first is to insist…
8 years ago
Africa’s Jihadist Frontiers
Episode 10
Jihadists in Africa are not just spreading. They’re also learning and innovating. Al Qaeda and the Islamic State have spawned such groups as Boko Ha…
8 years ago
UNRWA’s Palestinian Refugees
Episode 9
The offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is responsible for all the world’s refugees with one exception: Palestinian refugees. Th…
8 years, 1 month ago
Russia’s Disinformation Offensive
Episode 8
Using social media, tech platforms and cyber weapons, the Russian government is running a sophisticated campaign to undermine faith in America’s demo…
8 years, 1 month ago
A bombing, a cover-up, and a murder: Lessons from Alberto Nisman’s work to bring Iranian officials to justice for the AMIA terrorist attack in Argentina
Episode 7
Three years ago this month, Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman was found drugged, bludgeoned and shot to death in his Buenos Aires apartment. He was…
8 years, 2 months ago
Busted! Iran, Turkey and the Largest Sanctions-Evasion Scheme in Modern History
Episode 6
It was likely the largest sanctions-evasion scheme in modern history, involving top state officials from both Ankara and Tehran. While the U.S. was a…
8 years, 2 months ago
Upheaval in Iran: Causes and Consequences
Episode 5
Protests have been shaking the Islamic Republic of Iran. Foreign Podicy host Cliff May is joined by FDD senior fellow, Reuel Marc Gerecht, and FDD se…
8 years, 3 months ago
The Latin American Narco-Terrorism Nexus
Episode 4
Iranian-backed Hezbollah has made common cause with Latin America’s drug cartels. Their growing network launders huge amounts of money, traffics weap…
8 years, 3 months ago
Countering Kim’s Nuclear North Korea
Episode 3
Cliff May is joined by FDD's North Korea expert, Anthony Ruggiero, to discuss whether North Korea's most recent missile test is a game-changer, wheth…
8 years, 4 months ago