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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies hosted a discussion on the Syrian conflict and U.S.-Turkey relations. Panelists analyzed the dynamics between political groups in the two countries…

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies hosted a panel discussion about the release by the CIA of over 100,000 documents collected by U.S. special forces in the 2011 raid of Osama bin…

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster spoke about the Trump administration’s strategy to protect the homeland from global threats. He also briefly responded to questions, including one…

CIA Director Mike Pompeo spoke about national security policy at an event hosted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He discussed several issues, including cybersecurity, threats…

Former government officials and policy experts talked about the current status of North Korea’s ambitions to become a nuclear power and where the world stands, including the U.S., on trying…

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies hosted a discussion on U.S.-Israel relations with former Middle East envoy Dennis Ross and Emory University Professor Kenneth Stein. The two talked…

Panelists discussed the increase in cyber threats to both businesses and government. They discussed the new report, Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare: An Evolving Challenge, edited by Samantha Ravich, on…

Panelists talked about prospects for reform in Iran under President Hassan Rouhani, including changes in political policies, economic growth, and improved human rights conditions. Topics included…

Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Eric Edelman and former member of the Turkish parliament Aykan Erdemir talked about the impact of Turkey’s recent election on its foreign and domestic policies.…

Journalists and foreign policy analysts talked about Turkey’s policies toward Syria following increased violence by ISIS* militants in the region. They discussed Turkey’s reluctance to fully…

Panelists talked about the implications of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza, including the changing roles of Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar. They spoke about the motivating factors that…

Panelists talked about the current state of al-Qaida and its affiliates. They rejected the idea of al-Qaida being decimated or defeated. Mr. Joscelyn cautioned against thinking of al-Qaida as…

Panelists talked about Iran’s human rights abuses and nuclear program. The participants Included an Iranian political prisoner who described her abuse and subsequent escape, and two other Iranians, one of whom was a…

Representative Ed Royce (R-CA) and Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA) talked about U.S. foreign policy. Senator Casey remarked on the fear of chemical weapons in Syria and talked about the Obama administration working to recognize…

David Cohen, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, accepted the George Shultz Award for Distinguished Service. He also spoke about sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.…

Panelists talked about Iran’s nuclear proliferation ambitions. All agreed Iran’s nuclear program is a serious threat to the U.S. and the region. David Albright, founder of the Institute for Science and…

Panelists talked about Syria’s civil war and ways to deal with Syrian President Assad. Mr. Hannah, former National Security Adviser to Vice President Cheney, criticized President Obama for how he’s dealt with the Syrian…

Panelists debated the possibility of successful democracies in Muslim countries. Among the issues they discussed were the need for patience with the democratic process in Muslim countries, reconciliation of…

Retiring Senators Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) discussed Iran’s nuclear program, Syria’s civil war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Both senators were critical of the Obama…