Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)

Why inflation haunts Iran With a month-on-month increase of 3.3% and an annual rate of 37.1%, inflation reflects the struggles of millions of Iranians: https://lnkd.in/e_gCYt95

U.S. Pushes Back Against South Africa’s Anti-American Diplomacy South Africa appears to have little interest in making friends in Washington: https://lnkd.in/e7-Rf4Yi

The IDF targeted and eliminated Hamas commander Hassan Farhat in an airstrike in Sidon, Lebanon. More here: https://lnkd.in/e3_JhEAU

Join FDD and the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI) for a symposium featuring a keynote address by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) followed by an exclusive fireside chat with HIH Reza Pahlavi and Cliff May. An expert panel featuring Behnam Ben Taleblu and Cameron Khansarinia will unpack the current state of play with Iran and how maximum support can be paired with maximum pressure; Negar Mojtahedi will moderate. Watch live here Monday April 7 at 1:30pm ET: https://lnkd.in/eRyP9hfC

U.S. Intelligence Punts Again on Iran Weaponization Threat: https://lnkd.in/ep6Qc9XA

Hungary announced that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which issued arrest warrants for two Israeli leaders last year. More here: https://lnkd.in/eh7CRDrM

US removal of Sirajuddin Haqqani’s $10 million bounty signals engagement with the Taliban: https://lnkd.in/eTG8yrQR

This week I testified on Qatar's footprint in the American higher education system before the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs. Here's what you should know: 1. Qatar has approximately 11% of the world’s natural gas reserves but only some 330,000 citizens, so it has ample wealth to spend on buying prestige and influence. 2. According to federal disclosure data, American colleges and universities have accepted $6.25 billion from Qatar since 2001. However, Qatar’s total spending likely exceeds that figure. 3. Qatar is a major exporter of Islamist ideology, which it amplifies on the Qatar-owned Al Jazeera network. 4. By pumping money into the American higher education system and across the United States, Qatar avoids scrutiny as it advances hostile ideologies. Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD): https://lnkd.in/eCzKB2hW

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the IDF is establishing a new security corridor across southern Gaza. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eh73Q6qN

Europe Must Take the Lead By cutting funds to US media initiatives, the Trump administration is surrendering to Russia in the information war that began with Radio Free Europe 75 years ago: https://lnkd.in/e6RMGycM