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FDD Events PodcastFDD Morning Brief | SITREP feat. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus and Bradley Bowman, moderated by Jonathan Schanzer (Jun. 25)On this special SITREP episode of the FDD Morning Brief, Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer is joined by FDD Senior Fellow Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus and FDD CMPP Senior Director Bradley Bowman to assess the fallout from Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran with a ceasefire now in effect — and evaluate the current status of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief2025-06-2535 min
The John Batchelor ShowIRAN: DEFEATED. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD CONTINUEDIRAN: DEFEATED. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD CONTINUED
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The John Batchelor ShowIRAN: DEFEATED. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDDIRAN: DEFEATED. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD
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The John Batchelor ShowSHOW SCHEDULE TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025. The show begins in the marketplace puzzling what data the Federal Reserve sees that discourages lower rates.SHOW SCHEDULE TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025. The show begins in the marketplace puzzling what data the Federal Reserve sees that discourages lower rates.
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FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Markets: The reluctant Powell. Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business 9:15-9:30 #Markets: NYC votes for socialism. Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business 9:30-9:45 Berlin: Merz takes command. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin. 9:45-10:00 EU: Migration tragedies. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin.
S...2025-06-2508 minThe John Batchelor ShowSHOW SCHEDULE TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025. The show begins in the marketplace puzzling what data the Federal Reserve sees that discourages lower rates.SHOW SCHEDULE TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025. The show begins in the marketplace puzzling what data the Federal Reserve sees that discourages lower rates.
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CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR
FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Markets: The reluctant Powell. Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business 9:15-9:30 #Markets: NYC votes for socialism. Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business 9:30-9:45 Berlin: Merz takes command. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin. 9:45-10:00 EU: Migration tragedies. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin.
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The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW HEZBOLLAH: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer is amazed at how Hezbollah ducked from the Iran Israel war. More.PREVIEW HEZBOLLAH: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer is amazed at how Hezbollah ducked from the Iran Israel war. More.
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Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Middle East analyst Jonathan Schanzer on Trump's attacks on IranThis week, Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defence of Democracies joins Latika Takes: The Podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which he describes as a ‘massive milestone’ that could reorient Iran’s course.Schanzer has written numerous books on the region ,and his most recent, published in 2021, is Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War.Fluent in English, Arabic and Hebrew, the former US Treasury counter-terrorism analyst maintains extensive contacts in the Middle East.He discusses where the strikes leave Israel, Iran’s dwindling options and...2025-06-2232 min
Nothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerJust days after war breaks out between Israel and Iran, Trudy Stern welcomes back Dr. Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. From firsthand accounts of fleeing Israel with a delegation of young journalists to expert analysis on the Mossad’s covert operations and the stakes of this escalating conflict, this episode offers rare clarity in a time of chaos.2025-06-1935 min
O'Connor & CompanyJonathan Schanzer and Rep. Mike RulliIn the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: JONATHAN SCHANZER (Executive Director, Foundation for Defense of Democracies) on Israel and Iran CNN: Israel and Iran Broaden Attacks as Conflict Enters Fourth Day WMAL GUEST: REP. MIKE RULLI (R-OH) on His Proposal to Fund Border Security Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, June 1...2025-06-1627 minO'Connor & CompanyJonathan Schanzer on Attacks in Israel and IranWMAL GUEST: JONATHAN SCHANZER (Executive Director, Foundation for Defense of Democracies) WEBSITE: FDD.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/FDD Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, June 16, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1615 min
FIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) - June 15, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to discuss Israel’s air strike against Iran on June 13th, and the ensuing war. Jonathan breaks down the Israeli Air Force’s onslaught, or as Jonathan described it, a blitzkrieg-like attack, heavily crippling Iran’s nuclear facilities and defense capabilities, eliminating Iran’s top military personal and eliminating Iran’s top nuclear program personnel. Jonathan believes that, contrary to President Trump’s statements, the United States has supported this attack and was involved to some degree with...2025-06-1538 min
Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy JacobsonJune 13, 20250:00 - Jon Voight's message to Newsom: you're a fool 12:44 - CA Sen. Alex Padilla gets taken out of DHS Sec press briefing and cuffed 31:36 - Stefanik pushes Hochul on illegals who've committed violent crimes, names names 54:01 - Jonathan Schanzer, executive director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins from Jerusalem, where he says Israel’s bombing campaign caught Iran off guard. With strikes continuing and possibly lasting weeks, Schanzer says the mission won’t stop until key objectives are met—and he’s curious how much Washington, and President Trump, may have known in...2025-06-132h 42
The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD comments on the troublesome and deceptive UN in the Gaza conflict. More later.PREVIEW: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD comments on the troublesome and deceptive UN in the Gaza conflict. More later.
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Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasWhose Side Is Turkey On? – with Jonathan SchanzerJoin the conversation! Click here to text Aviva.Turkey is a longtime NATO ally, yet it increasingly aligns itself with anti-Western forces—from cozying up to Iran to providing political support for Hamas. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has become an unpredictable and assertive player in the Middle East, raising urgent questions about its strategic direction and alliances.In this episode, Aviva Klompas speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, a leading expert on Turkey, political Islam, and regional geopolitics. Together, they explore Erdogan’s ambitions, the evolving U.S.-Turkey relationship, Ankara’s ties with Hamas...2025-06-0924 min
The John Batchelor ShowGAZA: GUNFIRE AND INFORMATION WAR. JONATHAN SCHANZER. FDD.GAZA: GUNFIRE AND INFORMATION WAR. JONATHAN SCHANZER. FDD.
CHE IN GAZA2025-06-0410 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) - June 1, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to discuss the current state of Israel’s multi-front war. Schanzer explains that we are at somewhat of a yellow light in the war, with activity quieting down in Lebanon and Syria. We have also seen a drop-off in Jihadist activity in Judea and Samaria, but increased activity out of Yemen. Jonathan projects how Israel intends to move forward on the various fronts.Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest an...2025-06-0134 min
The Steve Gruber ShowDr. Jonathan Schanzer | Uk Halts Israel Trade Talks Over 'Intolerable' Gaza OffensiveDr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). Jonathan previously worked as a terrorism finance analyst in the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he followed and froze the funding of Hamas and al-Qaeda. UK halts Israel trade talks over 'intolerable' Gaza offensive2025-05-2107 minNothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerIn this episode of Nothing But the Truth, host Trudy Stern is joined by Middle East expert Dr. Jonathan Schanzer to unpack President Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia and the broader regional implications. They discuss Trump’s hardline message to Iran, a controversial luxury jet gift from Qatar, and the release of American-Israeli hostage Idan Alexander by Hamas. Schanzer offers insight into Saudi-Israeli relations, the potential for normalization without Palestinian statehood, and concerns over massive U.S. arms sales in the region.2025-05-1533 min
The BulletinThe Abortion Pill, Israel-Iran Clash, and Popularity of Hasan PikerAbortion pill. Israel and Iran. Hasan Piker.
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In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss the current abortion-pill court case with CT’s political correspondent. Then, Jonathan Schanzer joins the show to talk about this week’s clashes between Israel and Iran. Finally, Russell, Mike and Clarissa discuss Twitch streamer and influencer Hasan Piker who offers a mash-up of hot topics and politics. What do people love about him?
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THE MOSSAD FILES with Dan RavivFDD’s Schanzer on Iran Nuclear - Trump to Arabia - Gaza War Expanding - a "Consequential Week"The U.S. and Iran are resuming the nuclear talks -- President Trump goes to 3 Arabian Gulf countries next week (May 13-16) -- Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu orders IDF to step-up destruction in Gaza to destroy Hamas (and free hostages?).Our guest on THE MOSSAD FILES -- VIDEO SPECIAL -- is Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies --- in Washington, DC. He describes the FDD think-tank as "center-right" and "nonpartisan." Schanzer and his colleagues are certainly experts on the Iran's activities and a lot more in the Middle East. Our conversation...2025-05-0930 min
Ask Haviv AnythingEpisode 12: How Qatar gets a free pass for Islamist radicalism, a conversation with Dr. Jonathan SchanzerQatar has just 330,000 citizens but controls vast wealth due to its plentiful natural gas. It has used that wealth to support radical and violent terrorist groups and regimes throughout the Middle East and to wield enormous influence in the West, including among American politicians and universities.In today's episode, I asked Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and host of its Morning Brief podcast, if Qatar really is as bad as Israelis think, and if so, what should be done about it.We discuss Doha's ideological commitments and central role in building Hamas...2025-05-021h 02
Furthermore with Amanda HeadMiddle East expert says US, Israel must tell a very weak Iran: 'dismantle nuclear program or pay ultimate price’On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, breaks down the latest developments in U.S.–Iran negotiations and what’s at stake. He explains why Iran is in a weakened position as they face a multi-front conflict with Israel with exposed air defense vulnerabilities. The former terrorism finance analyst at the Department of Treasury who froze the funding of Hamas and al-Qaeda also explains why the United States must take an extremely firm stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Furthermore, Dr. Schanzer explores the prospects for regime change in Teh...2025-04-1835 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorThe US-Iran Deal Israel Fears - with Jonathan SchanzerPLEASE FILL OUT OUR SURVEY: https://tinyurl.com/26dwpymb------------------------------------------------------------------------------Upcoming Event Notice: Dan Senor will be delivering this year’s State of World Jewry Address at the 92nd Street Y (92NY) on Tuesday May 13 at 7:30 pm. To register: https://www.92ny.org/event/the-state-of-world-jewry-addressWatch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorAr...2025-04-1737 min
Mael Time With Daniel MaelJonathan Schanzer on Israel's Strategic OutlookIn this episode of the Mael Time podcast, Daniel Mael interviews Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. They discuss the complexities of the Middle East, focusing on Hamas's evolving strategies, the intelligence failures leading up to the October 7th attacks, and the implications for Israeli national security. Schanzer shares insights on the current state of Hezbollah, the influence of Qatari money on U.S. education, and the broader geopolitical landscape involving Iran. The conversation highlights the challenges and uncertainties facing Israel and its allies in a rapidly changing environment.2025-03-1147 minNothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerIn this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern welcomes back Middle East and national security expert Dr. Jonathan Schanzer to analyze the latest geopolitical developments. They discuss the fallout from Ukrainian President Zelensky’s controversial Oval Office meeting, the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy under Trump, and the broader implications for Europe, China, and the Middle East. Schanzer provides deep insights into strategic realignments, the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations, and the evolving global doctrine of the Trump administration.2025-03-0629 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research for the the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) - February 16, 2025FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) to discuss the current ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Schanzer provides exclusive insight into the intents and aims of Israeli officials who helped formulate the deal. He elaborates on the broader regional geopolitical ramifications of continuing the deal or resuming the war with Hamas and the impact of the new American administration on the situation. Steve and Dr. Schanzer also talk about the war between Israel and Hezbollah, and what the f...2025-02-1638 min
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasTrump's Plan to Take Over Gaza – with Jonathan SchanzerJoin the conversation! Click here to text Aviva.President Donald Trump stunned the world when he announced that the United States should take over Gaza, clear the rubble, rebuild it into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” and relocate its population to other countries. Is this a serious policy proposal, a negotiation tactic, or something else entirely? And what does it mean for Israel, the hostages, and the broader Middle East?I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to break down Trump’s stunning announcement and its far...2025-02-0621 minNothing But The TruthJonathan SchanzerIn this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern welcomes back Jonathan Shanzer, Senior Vice President at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to discuss recent terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. They explore the resurgence of Sunni jihadism, the ongoing threat from Iran, and the challenges in identifying and preventing terror cells within the U.S. They also reflect on the late President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and his impact on U.S. foreign policy.2025-01-0634 min
The President's Daily BriefCeasefire Looms in Israel & Ukraine’s Key Moments in 2024In this episode of the PDB Situation Report:We begin in Israel, where a potential breakthrough could be close—a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, provides the latest updates.Later in the program, we review the war in Ukraine as it enters its third year. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth examines the major events of 2024 and previews what 2025 might hold.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Pr...2024-12-211h 06
Standpoint with Gabe GroismanEp. 62. Understanding the Chaos in Syria. Dr. Jonathan SchanzerIn this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer and Gabe discuss the complex dynamics surrounding the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the rise of Al-Qaeda, and the implications for U.S. national security. Schanzer highlights the roles of Turkey and Qatar as new players in the region, the impact on Iran and Russia, and the nature of the new leadership under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Schanzer emphasizes the need for vigilance and careful management of U.S. interests in a rapidly changing Middle East landscape.
2024-12-1936 minNothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerIn this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer about Israel’s multi-front war, Iran’s threats, and U.S.-Israel relations. They explore key challenges shaping the region and what they mean for both nations.2024-11-1730 min
Well Versed World PodcastThe Rise of Antisemitism on College Campuses w/ Jonathan Schanzer – 10.30.2024On this WPN Call #391, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, the senior vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he oversees the work of the organization’s experts and scholars. He previously worked as a terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he followed and froze the funding of Hamas and Al-Qaeda. Jonathan discusses who is promoting and funding the outrageous acts of antisemitism on America's college campuses.
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Dr. Jim...2024-11-1344 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Update on Israel's Multi-Front War with Jonathan Schanzer, Former US Treasury Finance Terror Analyst - November 10, 2024FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Jonathan Schanzer to provide insight on Israel’s progress in their multi-front war. Jonathan explains that despite the daily rocket attacks from Hezbollah, the IDF has done a stellar job reducing their arsenal. With that being said, the north has sustained significant damage, and reconstruction will be required once the war ends. Further, Israel’s airstrike on Iran left Iran vulnerable and has now enabled Israel to return whenever they want and strike however they want moving forward. Jonathan provides on insight on the implications of the state of the war on the...2024-11-1040 min
The RadicalistMoney, War, and DemocracyDavid Volodzko speaks with terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer about terrorism funding, the efficacy of sanctions, the Iranian regime and Hamas funding, the Israel-Hamas War, the Russo-Ukraine War, China’s potential invasion of Taiwan, and more.Jonathan Schanzer (website, X) is senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and host of the FDD Morning Brief, where he covers the latest news from the Middle East.Schanzer is also a former terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he froze the funding of Hamas and Al-Qaeda, an...2024-11-0750 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorEMERGENCY EPISODE - Israel Attacks Iran: with Nadav Eyal and Jonathan SchanzerWATCH THE CONVERSATION ON YOUTUBE: youtu.be/ERj4GQ82wcwLIVE EVENT ALERT – PITTSBURGH: On Monday October 28th at 6:00 PM, Dan will be speaking at a live event in conversation with Dave McCormick, combat veteran, former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, and candidate for U.S. Senate. A West Point graduate, Dave was deployed to the Middle East during the first Gulf War with the 82nd Airborne Division. He later served as the Under Secretary of Treasury and Deputy National Security Advisor. Dave has distinguished himself as an outspoken ally of the Jewish community and of the U.S...2024-10-2640 min
The BulletinFriends in High PlacesCampaign updates and China.Find us on Youtube.The presidential campaign has hit the swing states in full force. We welcome Mike Murphy, who spent many years as a campaign manager, to talk about what’s happening on the road. Then, Jonathan Schanzer joins us to consider China’s recent military posturing and its powerful axis of adversaries. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:
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IsraelCastDr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD)On the one-year anniversary of the horrific October 7 massacre, when Hamas terrorists slaughtered over 1,200 innocent Israelis, the landscape of the Middle East has changed. From the initial shock of Israel’s intelligence failure to the unity seen among Israel and world Jewry to the way other countries have either supported or hindered Israel’s response, the ramifications have been felt in the Middle East and throughout the world. On this special October 7 episode, Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with returning guest Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, to discuss the...2024-10-0746 min
The BulletinA Frightened Dog Barks LouderIsrael attacks Hezbollah, the soul of MAGA, and Olivia Nuzzi. Find us on Youtube.This week, we are joined by Jonathan Schanzer (senior vice president of research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies) to talk about Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. Then, Tim Alberta of The Atlantic joins to explore the soul of MAGA, and finally, Mike and Clarissa discuss shamelessness in the scandalous story of Olivia Nuzzi.“The Soul of MAGA” by Mike CosperBoz Tchividjian discusses sexual abuse in episode 87GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:
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Third Opinion PodcastNaftali Bennett on the Two-State Solution and Jonathan Schanzer on Campus AntisemitismFormer Prime Minister of Israel, Naftali Bennet, shares his opinion on why a two-state solution just won't work and you'll also hear from author Jonathan Schanzer on the significant increase in antisemitic incidents on US college campus. All this and more awaits you on this week's Third Opinion Podcast. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the program!2024-09-1853 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorHolding Pattern(s) – with Jonathan Schanzer*** Share episode on X: https://tinyurl.com/4wzexubr ***
Israelis are stuck in a tense holding pattern, each day waiting for a response from Iran, or Hezbollah, or both - an attack that was expected to occur last week, then later forecasted to occur over Tisha B’Av. And yet, each day… nothing.
What is going on — in Tehran? In Jerusalem? And in Washington D.C.?
At the same time, there is a similar pattern in the hostage negotiations. Today, senior officials from Israel, the U.S., Qatar and Egypt met in Doha to resume negotiations for a Gaza hostage and ceasef...2024-08-1645 minFIDF LiveFIDF Special Live Briefing with Jonathan Schanzer, Terror Analyst– July 31, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst for a Special Live Briefing to recount all the latest news concerning Israel and the IDF. Mr. Schanzer discusses the preemptive U.S. strikes in Iraq, strikes from Israel on Hezbollah, the terrorists that Israel has recently eliminated, the anticipated response after these assassinations, the status of Hamas without the majority of its leadership, the U.S.'s intent for involvement in this war, the reality of that...2024-07-3127 min
Voices of ImpactRafah, Hamas, and the War on Iran: Dr. Jonathan SchanzerDr. Jonathan Schanzer is senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he oversees the work of the organization’s experts and scholars.2024-05-1542 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst– May 5, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst to our FIDF Briefings to break down a potential new phase of the war, the Turks closing off trade with Israel, the hostage deal discussions, the activity on the Lebanon border and more.
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The Dispatch PodcastIs Qatar an Arsonist or a Firefighter? | Interview: Jonathan SchanzerQatar hosts a major U.S. air base, but its patronage of radical Islamist terror groups has some Americans questioning the alliance. Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Jamie to explain.The Agenda:—Introduction to Qatar—Various actors and terrorist organizations in Qatar—Qatar’s financial influence in Washington—Al Jazeera's relationship with Qatar—Responding to Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s comments on QatarShow Notes:—Jonathan for The Jerusalem Post: Qatar: ‘The arsonist who then claims to be th...2024-04-2944 minFIDF LiveFIDF Situational Update: Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst– April 19, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst to our FIDF Briefings to breakdown what occurred overnight with the IDF and Iran.
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FDD Events PodcastIran’s Historic Aerial Assault on Israel: SITREP and Policy OptionsThe Islamic Republic of Iran ramped up its decades-long assault on Israel with an unprecedented attack last night, firing an estimated 300 drones and missiles at Israel – including directly from Iranian soil. Israel’s multi-layered missile defense system, along with robust support from a broad coalition of allied partners in the region, successfully thwarted the aerial offensive targeting Israeli civilians. All eyes are now on Jerusalem to see what happens next.Join FDD for a virtual event to hear from leading experts on the details of the attack and the policy options Israel and its partners in the West...2024-04-1436 min
FDD Events PodcastIran Attacks Israel with Drones and Missiles | FDD SITREP with Jon Schanzer and Jonathan ConricusThe Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a barrage of drones from its soil, in-bound for targets in Israel. After more than 6 months of attacks on Israel by Iranian-backed proxies following the Hamas massacre of October 7, this escalation comes in response to the recent killing of top IRGC commanders by Israel in Damascus. Numerous drones have been intercepted by U.S. and Israeli air defense systems, with explosions heard in the skies of Jerusalem. Is this the beginning of a multiday attack by Tehran? FDD Senior Vice President Jonathan Schanzer and FDD Senior Fellow and former IDF International Spokesperson...2024-04-1416 min
The Jack Carr ChannelUnraveling the Complex History of Hamas with Dr. Jonathan SchanzerDr. Jonathan Schanzer is a terrorism finance expert, a Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and serves on the FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power leadership team. Along with hundreds of articles on terrorism and the Middle East, he is the author of Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War, State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, and Al-Qaeda’s Armies: Middle East Affiliate Groups & the Next Generation of Terror.Previ...2024-04-1116 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst– April 10, 2024FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst to our FIDF Briefings to discuss American politics weighing in on the battlefield in the Hamas-Israel war, the efforts to evacuate Gazans from Rafah, the numerous threats and attempts being thwarted by IDF intelligence, details about Turkey and their recent involvement, activity in the North and more.
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FDD Events PodcastFDD Morning Brief | feat. Jonathan Greenblatt (Mar. 27)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).Learn more at: www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/2024-03-2722 min
FDD Events PodcastFDD Morning Brief | feat. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus (Mar. 15)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus - FDD Senior Fellow who served numerous years in the IDF, including as former International Spokesperson and a combat commander. They discuss the IDF operations in Gaza, what to watch on Israel's northern border and in Rafah, and what may come next in Israel's war on Iran-backed terror in the wake of the 10/7 attacks.Learn more at: www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/2024-03-1522 min
What the Hell Is Going OnWTH is Wrong with UNRWA? Jonathan Schanzer ExplainsMedia outlets have just begun to report on the rot of the United Nations Relief Works Agency – but the issue goes much farther back than October 7th, and the consequences will extend long past today. The top lines are that the Western-funded UN agency taught antisemitic propaganda in Palestinian territories for years; funded Hamas endeavors leading up to and including October 7; and has actually perpetuated the victimhood of Palestinians. To address the future of Israel-Palestine, one thing is clear: external “aid” cannot be funding and teaching extremism and terrorism.P.S.: For more UNRWA background, listen to our ep...2024-02-0858 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst – January 28, 2024Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst, joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil to give a rundown of the recent drone strike in Jordan that killed three Americans, the problems created by UNRWA, protests from Gazans asking for Hamas to release the hostages, as well as Israeli hostage families trying to block aid trucks to Gaza so hostages will be released, the possibility of the Biden Administration slowing weaponry delivery to Israel, possible rupture brewing between Israel and Egypt, the anti-Israel rhetoric in...2024-01-2844 min
Shield of the RepublicUnderstanding Hamas with Jonathan SchanzerEric welcomes Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss the war in Gaza. Jonathan Schanzer was a terrorism finance analyst at the Treasury Department and holds a BA from Emory University, a Masters degree from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, a Doctorate from Kings College London and studied Arabic at the American University in Cairo. He is the author of Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, and most recently Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of...2023-12-0756 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: SFC. Fay Goldstein and Jonathan Schanzer – December 6, 2023FIDF Host Lara Krinsky welcomes IDF Spokesperson SFC. Fay Goldstein gives a brief update on what IDF Soldiers are facing in Gaza creating safe zones for civilians and how any tactic done in Gaza is based on intelligence. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst, joins the briefing to speak to the current situation of the war with Hamas as the IDF goes in to Khan Younis, the consideration of flooding Hamas tunnels with sea water, the current Hezbollah threat on the borders, the...2023-12-0629 min
FDD Events PodcastFDD Morning Brief | feat. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus (Nov. 20)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with IDF International Spokesperson, Lt. Col. (res.) Jonathan Conricus.2023-11-2018 min
The Jack Carr ChannelJonathan Schanzer: The War in IsraelToday’s guest is terrorism finance expert Dr. Jonathan Schanzer.Dr. Schanzer is a Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and serves on the FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power leadership team. Along with hundreds of articles on terrorism and the Middle East, he is the author of books including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War, State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, and Al-Qaeda’s Armies...2023-11-101h 13
The BulletinTerrorism and the Road to WarHamas, Hezbollah, and the startling growth of Middle East terrorism:In this special episode of The Bulletin, host Mike Cosper sits down with senior vice president of research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, to talk about the terrorist backstory of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Peeling back the layers of history, Cosper and Schanzer discuss the origin story of Hamas, Hezbollah’s involvement in spreading Islamism, and Iran’s aggressive influence in an already fragile region.For show notes and more visit here Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...2023-11-0737 min
Firing Line with Margaret HooverTerrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer on Israel, Iran, and averting a ‘nightmare scenario’Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and the next phase of Israel’s war against Hamas.
Schanzer, a senior vice president at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains why Israel has delayed its expected ground invasion of Gaza, how the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas complicate any military action, and why the notion of Hamas-supporting Qatar facilitating hostage negotiations strikes him as “Orwellian.”
He assesses President Biden’s visit to Tel Aviv as the U.S. and Israel work to prevent Iran from escalating the conflict...2023-10-211h 08
School of WarEp 94: Jonathan Schanzer on the War in Israel & HamasJonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to talk about the state of the war in Israel, the history of Hamas and its campaign to eradicate the Jewish state, and Israel’s plans to end the cycle forever.▪️Times • 01:41 Introduction • 02:24 The situation today • 04:55 Gaza’s terrain • 09:27 Focusing on the north • 12:51 Gaza in Arab politics • 18:41 Iranian support • 25:41 Walls can work both ways • 29:00 Israeli objectives • 35:56 Strategic goals and military means • 41:38 Dancing to an Iranian tune • 46:01 Working against the clock2023-10-1752 min
Hold These Truths with Dan CrenshawThe Israel-Hamas War: History, Intelligence Failures, and Moral Equivalency in the West | Dr. Jonathan SchanzerDr. Jonathan Schanzer is senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on the Middle East. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to cover the new war between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Schanzer gives an overview of the recent history of Israel and Palestine/Hamas, how Hamas conducts terrorist operations within the Gaza Strip, and the power dynamics playing out in the West Bank. They also cover the intelligence failures that caused Israel to miss Saturday’s massive assault and what it looks like in practice to run a successful Israeli spy network in on...2023-10-1253 min
RealClearPolitics PodcastHamas, Israel, Iran and the Human Tragedy in Gaza with Jonathan SchanzerOn today’s episode we return to an interview with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”.Host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig spoke with Schanzer in November of 2021 about an attack from earlier that year when Hamas launched more than four thousand rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than 100. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nation...2023-10-1251 min
RealClear Defense presents Hot WashHamas, Israel, Iran and the Human Tragedy in Gaza with Jonathan SchanzerOn today’s episode we return to an interview with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”. Host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig spoke with Schanzer in November of 2021 about an attack from earlier that year when Hamas launched more than four thousand rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than 100. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nations. Schanzer detail...2023-10-1251 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorThe history of Hamas, and its likely grim future - with Jonathan SchanzerWe have been getting a lot of questions about the history of Hamas, its ideological roots and objectives, its allies and rivalries, how it wound up in charge of Gaza, the origins of this war, and whether there could actually be a post-Hamas Gaza. For this tutorial, our guest is Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, who is senior vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Jon previously worked as a terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he played an integral role in the designation of numerous terrorist financiers. Jon's latest book is "Gaza...2023-10-1158 min
The One Way Ticket ShowDr. Jonathan Schanzer - Senior Vice President for Research, Foundation for Defense of Democracies On this special episode of The One Way Ticket Show, Host Steven Shalowitz sat down with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer to provide perspective on the barbaric invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists on Saturday 7 October 2023. The interview is from Steven’s conversation with Dr. Schanzer on the Jewish National Fund USA podcast, IsraelCast. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is senior vice president for research at FDD, where he oversees the work of the organization’s experts and scholars. He is also on the leadership team of FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power, a project...2023-10-1041 minIsraelCastDr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)In the wake of the unprecedented, unprovoked, and horrific attacks by Hamas from Gaza on civilian communities in Israel, Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Middle East expert Jonathan Schanzer, author of Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel, and Eleven Days of War, the history of Hamas and its conflict with other Palestinian factions, and the future of policymaking regarding Israel and Hamas. The two discuss Israel’s intelligence failure, Iran’s fingerprints and its Ring of Fire strategy to strangle Israel, the broader regional picture and what this may mean to the conversations with Saudi Arabia, and what to look for...2023-10-0941 min
FDD Events PodcastIran’s Terror Proxies on Israel’s BordersThe Islamic Republic of Iran has spent the last four decades building a network of armed groups on Israel’s borders to create instability and foment terrorism. Thanks to funding, arms, training, and coordination from Tehran, a mosaic of at least nineteen terrorist organizations in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria continue to strike at Israel, blunting any hope for calm, let alone peace. What are the tactical and strategic trends exhibited by Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah, and what might a future multi-front conflict entail? What challenges does the beleaguered Palestinian Authority and its security forces in th...2023-07-181h 13
The Greek CurrentSupreme Court: Iran sanctions-evasion case against Halkbank to proceedOn Wednesday the Supreme Court ruled that the Turkish state-owned Halkbank remains subject to criminal prosecution in US courts for fraud, money laundering, and sanctions offenses related to the bank’s alleged participation “in a multibillion-dollar scheme to evade US sanctions on Iran.” The case has strained US-Turkish relations. Jonathan Schanzer, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Senior Vice President for Research with an expertise on terror financing, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this Supreme Court decision, discuss what it could mean for Turkey’s President Erdogan, and explain why it sends a strong message to illicit actors that the U...2023-04-2110 minThe Greek CurrentGreece and Israel foil Iran-backed Athens terror attackGreek authorities foiled an Iranian-backed terrorist attack on Jews and Israelis in Athens earlier this week with Mossad’s assistance, which helped identify the connection between the local terror cell in Greece and Iran’s broader global terror operations. Jonathan Schanzer, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Senior Vice President for Research with an expertise on terror financing and the Middle East, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this latest incident in Athens, highlight the importance of Greek-Israeli security cooperation, break down how Iran tries to use terror against Israeli and Jewish targets overseas, and explain why this should be a w...2023-03-3113 min
Foreign PodicyFrom Malmo to JerusalemJonathan Conricus was born in Jerusalem but grew up in Sweden. His family returned to Israel when he was 13 years old. A few years later he joined the Israeli Defense Forces, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serving as the IDF’s international spokesman.
He joins Foreign Podicy host and FDD founder and president Cliff May to discuss his life, career, what it was like dealing with the journalistic herd, and – now that he’s retired from the military – opine on some of the Middle East’s many conflicts and controversies.
Also joining the conversation is...2023-01-161h 07Foreign PodicyFrom Malmo to JerusalemJonathan Conricus was born in Jerusalem but grew up in Sweden. His family returned to Israel when he was 13 years old. A few years later he joined the Israeli Defense Forces, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serving as the IDF’s international spokesman.
He joins Foreign Podicy host and FDD founder and president Cliff May to discuss his life, career, what it was like dealing with the journalistic herd, and – now that he’s retired from the military – opine on some of the Middle East’s many conflicts and controversies.
Also joining the conversation is...2023-01-161h 07
FDD Events PodcastRising Tensions in the West BankThe security situation in the West Bank is volatile. A mosaic of terrorist groups — many backed by the Islamic Republic of Iran — have found the West Bank ripe ground for plotting violence and attacking Israelis. A major increase in terrorist attacks in Israel in early 2022 has made clear the Palestinian Authority has lost control of parts of the West Bank. What sparked the rising tensions? Can the Palestinian Authority regain control? What role does the Islamic Republic of Iran play in the violence? How has Israel been responding to the attacks? And what can Washington and allied nations do to de...2023-01-131h 13
Middle East Forum Podcast"Focusing on the Muslim Brotherhood" with Daniel Pipes, Cynthia Farahat, and Jonathan Schanzer | MEF Podcast Ep. #219Daniel Pipes will provide a summary of Cynthia Farahat's book, The Secret Apparatus: The Muslim Brotherhood's Industry of Death (2022). Cynthia Farahat will discuss what she means by the "secret apparatus." Jonathan Schanzer will address the ways in which the U.S. government should approach the Muslim Brotherhood.2022-11-181h 01
Middle East Forum PodcastFocusing on the Muslim Brotherhood with Daniel Pipes, Cynthia Farahat, and Jonathan SchanzerDaniel Pipes will provide a summary of Cynthia Farahat's book, The Secret Apparatus: The Muslim Brotherhood's Industry of Death (2022).
Cynthia Farahat will discuss what she means by the "secret apparatus."
Jonathan Schanzer will address the ways in which the U.S. government should approach the Muslim Brotherhood.2022-11-181h 01
Middle East Forum PodcastDateline Saudi: Reporting on Tumultuous U.S. Relations with Jonathan SchanzerAlmost four months after President Biden met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the U.S.-Saudi relationship is deeply adrift over such issues as Riyadh’s oil production, human rights record, ties with China, and possible normalization with Israel. Returned from a week in the kingdom, Jonathan Schanzer reports on these issues and considers the most likely future course.2022-09-2330 min
Middle East Forum Podcast"Dateline Saudi: Reporting on Tumultuous U.S. Relations" with Jonathan Schanzer | MEF Podcast Ep. #205Almost four months after President Biden met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the U.S.-Saudi relationship is deeply adrift over such issues as Riyadh’s oil production, human rights record, ties with China, and possible normalization with Israel. Returned from a week in the kingdom, Jonathan Schanzer reports on these issues and considers the most likely future course.2022-09-2330 min
The Tikvah PodcastJonathan Schanzer on Israel's Weekend War against Islamic JihadEarlier this month, Israeli forces captured the head of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the West Bank city of Jenin after he had been involved in planning a number of terrorist attacks. Infuriated, PIJ threatened to fire anti-tank weapons at Israeli towns from its home base in Gaza. In response, the IDF struck PIJ’s chief of operations in the northern Gaza Strip and killed his counterpart in the south. After that, the Iranian-backed terrorist group began bombarding Israel with rockets and mortars, firing nearly 1,000 rockets, of which nearly 200 fell short and landed in Gaza itself—causing the deaths of s...2022-08-1936 min
The Honest ReportWar of Words: How Hamas manipulated the news media during the last Gaza conflict: A fireside chat with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior VP for Research at the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesLast May's Gaza war, launched by Hamas against Israel, made headlines around the world. But while news stories typically portrayed the conflict as merely the latest episode in the longstanding conflict between Hamas and Israel, the reality is that Hamas launched the war with specific strategic goals in mind.
That's the assertion of Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, in his latest book, "Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War." Dr. Schanzer joined us as our guest on this edition of The Honest Report podcast.
2022-01-1315 minIsraelCastDr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD)In May 2021, the media breathlessly followed the 11-day armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, with hundreds of pundits appearing on television and commenting on social media to analyze the escalation of fighting. However, according to Middle East expert Jonathan Schanzer, much of the media missed many important details, opting for a version that ignores many of the complexities and nuances of the most recent conflict. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Jonathan to discuss his new book, Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel, and Eleven Days of War, the history of Hamas and its conflict with other Palestinian factions, and the...2022-01-051h 02
New Books in Politics and PolemicsJonathan Schanzer, "Gaza Conflict 2021" (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021)Today I talked to Jonathan Schanzer about his new book Gaza Conflict 2021 (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021).The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting was uninformed and misleading, ignoring the context of history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story. Hamas initiates conflict with Israel every few years. But the reporting rarely improves. Social media has only further clouded the picture. Hamas is rarely held responsible for its use of "human shields," blindly firing rockets at civilian areas in Israel, or div...2022-01-051h 02
New Books in Middle Eastern StudiesJonathan Schanzer, "Gaza Conflict 2021" (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021)Today I talked to Jonathan Schanzer about his new book Gaza Conflict 2021 (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021).The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting was uninformed and misleading, ignoring the context of history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story. Hamas initiates conflict with Israel every few years. But the reporting rarely improves. Social media has only further clouded the picture. Hamas is rarely held responsible for its use of "human shields," blindly firing rockets at civilian areas in Israel, or div...2022-01-051h 02
New Books in World AffairsJonathan Schanzer, "Gaza Conflict 2021" (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021)Today I talked to Jonathan Schanzer about his new book Gaza Conflict 2021 (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021).
The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting was uninformed and misleading, ignoring the context of history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story. Hamas initiates conflict with Israel every few years. But the reporting rarely improves. Social media has only further clouded the picture. Hamas is rarely held responsible for its use of "human shields," blindly firing rockets at civilian areas in Israel, or diverting aid that sho...2022-01-0559 min
New Books in Israel StudiesJonathan Schanzer, "Gaza Conflict 2021" (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021)Today I talked to Jonathan Schanzer about his new book Gaza Conflict 2021 (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021).The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting was uninformed and misleading, ignoring the context of history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story. Hamas initiates conflict with Israel every few years. But the reporting rarely improves. Social media has only further clouded the picture. Hamas is rarely held responsible for its use of "human shields," blindly firing rockets at civilian areas in Israel, or div...2022-01-051h 00
Van Leer Institute Series on IdeasJonathan Schanzer, "Gaza Conflict 2021" (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021)Today I talked to Jonathan Schanzer about his new book Gaza Conflict 2021 (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 2021).The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting was uninformed and misleading, ignoring the context of history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story. Hamas initiates conflict with Israel every few years. But the reporting rarely improves. Social media has only further clouded the picture. Hamas is rarely held responsible for its use of "human shields," blindly firing rockets at civilian areas in Israel, or div...2022-01-051h 02
The Institute of World PoliticsGaza Conflict 2021: A Book Talk by Jonathan SchanzerAbout the lecture: The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting ignored the history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story. Jonathan Schanzer explores the hidden headlines of the recent conflict, while drawing lines between the history of decades past and current events in one of the most volatile territories in the Middle East.
About the speaker: Jonathan Schanzer, former terrorism finance analyst at the United States Department of the Treasury, is senior vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He is...2021-12-0857 min
Think Twice with Jonathan TobinEp. 27: Jonathan Schanzer: US Media Coverage on Israel is ‘insane‘Author and Middle East analyst Jonathan Schanzer joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss his new book "Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War."The two discuss how the myths about the conflict spread by Palestinian terror groups and picked up by the media have impacted opinion about Israel and how the conflict between Fatah and Hamas and their opposition to peace with the Jewish state is ignored by the Jewish state’s critics.
2021-12-0751 min
Jewanced#57 Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Terrorism Finance Analyst, Author, & Senior VP of Research at the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesHow do China, Hezbollah, int’l NGO’s, Iran, Palestinian politics, Gaza, Israel, Jihadism, and illicit financial networks connect? Dan and Benny sat down with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, terrorism finance analyst and Senior VP of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to find out!Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he oversees the work of the organization’s experts and scholars. He is also on the leadership team of FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power, a project on the use of f...2021-12-031h 43
Limited Liability PodcastJonathan SchanzerOn this week’s podcast, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracy, to discuss his latest book, Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War, and his argument that the U.S. approach to the Palestinians indirectly sparked the conflict. Source2021-11-2256 min
Foreign PodicyWillful Blindness: Revisiting the 2021 Gaza WarIn 2005, Israelis withdrew from Gaza – every soldier, every farmer, every synagogue, every grave. It was an historic land-for-peace experiment – and it failed.
In May, Hamas began firing missiles at Israeli cities, towns, and villages, sparking the fourth intense armed conflict since Hamas defeated Fatah and began ruling Gaza.
Many in the international media blamed Israel more than Hamas – despite the fact that it was Hamas that attacked; despite the fact that Hamas used human shields, a clear violation of international and U.S. law; despite the fact that Hamas’ intentions toward Israelis are openly and unambigu...2021-10-2949 minForeign PodicyWillful Blindness: Revisiting the 2021 Gaza WarIn 2005, Israelis withdrew from Gaza – every soldier, every farmer, every synagogue, every grave. It was an historic land-for-peace experiment – and it failed.
In May, Hamas began firing missiles at Israeli cities, towns, and villages, sparking the fourth intense armed conflict since Hamas defeated Fatah and began ruling Gaza.
Many in the international media blamed Israel more than Hamas – despite the fact that it was Hamas that attacked; despite the fact that Hamas used human shields, a clear violation of international and U.S. law; despite the fact that Hamas’ intentions toward Israelis are openly and unambigu...2021-10-2949 minThe Tikvah PodcastJonathan Schanzer on the Palestinians' Political MessTo understand the Palestinian people and the region, one must understand the enduring cleavages and party affiliations that make up Palestinian politics. In 2007, shortly after legislative elections that led to a surprising victory for the Islamist terrorist organization Hamas, Palestinians fought a brief civil war. By the end of the conflict, Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah party retained power in the West Bank, while Hamas controlled Gaza. Today, the Palestinians remain divided along those same factional and territorial lines—lines that are now front and center, since Palestinian elections are once again being called for next month. If...2021-04-2334 min
CUFI MinutePeace is on the MarchIn this episode, Kasim asks Dr. Jonathan Schanzer in-depth questions on recent developments in Arab-Israeli normalizations. Dr. Schanzer, senior vice president for research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, gives insightful answers and advises listeners on what to look out for in the context of peace between Israel and other Arab countries in the coming months and years.2020-10-1345 min
Foreign PodicyWhose Side is Turkey On?Turkey is a NATO ally that claims also to be on the same side as the United States in the international fight against terrorism.
Nevertheless, has Turkey — under President Erdogan — become what is known as “a permissive jurisdiction for illicit and terror finance?”
A lawsuit leading to that conclusion has now been filed against a bank, partly owned by the Turkish government, on behalf of an American victim of terrorism and members of his family.
Foreign Podicy host Cliff May is joined by Jonathan Missner, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, in his first interview abou...2019-09-2343 minForeign PodicyWhose Side is Turkey On?Turkey is a NATO ally that claims also to be on the same side as the United States in the international fight against terrorism.
Nevertheless, has Turkey — under President Erdogan — become what is known as “a permissive jurisdiction for illicit and terror finance?”
A lawsuit leading to that conclusion has now been filed against a bank, partly owned by the Turkish government, on behalf of an American victim of terrorism and members of his family.
Foreign Podicy host Cliff May is joined by Jonathan Missner, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, in his first interview abou...2019-09-2343 min
Foreign PodicyPresident Carter’s Foreign Policy—Does a New Book Shed New Light?Stuart Eizenstat has had a long and extraordinary career. Among the influential positions he’s held: President Jimmy Carter’s chief White House Domestic Policy Advisor, President Bill Clinton’s ambassador to the European Union, and an undersecretary in the departments of Commerce and State. He’s today a leading international lawyer with Covington and Burling in Washington, D.C.
He’s now written “President Carter: The White House Years” – a memoir/history/biography focusing on just four years (1977 to 1981), but eventful years those were.
He joins Kenneth Stein, Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern History and Founding Dir...2018-10-0842 minForeign PodicyPresident Carter’s Foreign Policy—Does a New Book Shed New Light?Stuart Eizenstat has had a long and extraordinary career. Among the influential positions he’s held: President Jimmy Carter’s chief White House Domestic Policy Advisor, President Bill Clinton’s ambassador to the European Union, and an undersecretary in the departments of Commerce and State. He’s today a leading international lawyer with Covington and Burling in Washington, D.C.
He’s now written “President Carter: The White House Years” – a memoir/history/biography focusing on just four years (1977 to 1981), but eventful years those were.
He joins Kenneth Stein, Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern History and Founding Dir...2018-10-0842 min