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Nothing But The TruthJonathan SchanzerOn Nothing But the Truth, host Trudy Stern is joined by national security expert Jonathan Schanzer to break down the evolving conflict with Iran. As the fighting shifts from direct military strikes to an aggressive economic strategy, they explore how sanctions, blockades, and control of key النفط routes like the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping the battlefield. Schanzer explains the real impact of cutting off Iran’s oil revenues, the risks of escalation, and how global players like China and Russia factor into the equation. The episode offers a clear look at a conflict now defined less by bombs—and more by e...
2026-04-3039 min
The John Batchelor Show4. HEADLINE: International Scandals and Israel-Ukraine Tensions GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Reports suggest Qatar influenced ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to target Israeli leaders while helping suppress misconduct allegations against him. Simultaneousl
4. HEADLINE: International Scandals and Israel-Ukraine Tensions GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY:Reports suggest Qatar influenced ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to target Israeli leaders while helping suppress misconduct allegations against him. Simultaneously, Ukraine accuses Israel of purchasing stolen grain from occupied territories. Internally, Israeli politics are shifting as Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett unite to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.1900
2026-04-2907 min
The John Batchelor Show3. HEADLINE: The UAE's Strategic Exit from the OPEC Cartel GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer explains that the UAE is leaving OPEC to increase oil production, signaling a major rift with Saudi Arabia. This move aims to aid global prices
3. HEADLINE: The UAE's Strategic Exit from the OPEC Cartel GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY:Jonathan Schanzer explains that the UAE is leaving OPEC to increase oil production, signaling a major rift with Saudi Arabia. This move aims to aid global prices and support Donald Trump's economic agenda. Meanwhile, Iran attempts to link the Straits of Hormuz crisis with Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire negotiations to complicate diplomacy.1895
2026-04-2912 min
The John Batchelor ShowPreview for Later: HEADLINE: Netanyahu's Churchillian Ambitions and Political Risks GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Schanzer examines Benjamin Netanyahu's self-image as a Winston Churchill figure. He questions if Netanyahu will face a similar fate as Ch
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Netanyahu's Churchillian Ambitions and Political Risks GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Schanzer examines Benjamin Netanyahu's self-image as a Winston Churchill figure. He questions if Netanyahu will face a similar fate as Churchill: leading a nation through war only to face electoral defeat.1927
2026-04-2801 min
The John Batchelor Show4. Jonathan Schanzer analyzes historic direct talks between Israel and Lebanon regarding border disputes. The Lebanese government seeks peace, but the survival of Hezbollah remains a major obstacle. Schanzer argues that true stability requires the full dE
4. Jonathan Schanzer analyzes historic direct talks between Israel and Lebanon regarding border disputes. The Lebanese government seeks peace, but the survival of Hezbollah remains a major obstacle. Schanzer argues that true stability requires the full dismantlement of the Iranian-backed group through military or diplomatic means. 41901 MONET
2026-04-2207 min
The John Batchelor Show3. Jonathan Schanzer reports on tenuous ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad led by JD Vance. While the US maintains an oil blockade, Iran's leadership remains fragmented over potential nuclear and missile concessions. Schanzer believes the US holds a medi
3. Jonathan Schanzer reports on tenuous ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad led by JD Vance. While the US maintains an oil blockade, Iran's leadership remains fragmented over potential nuclear and missile concessions. Schanzer believes the US holds a medium-term advantage through sustained economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. 31880
2026-04-2212 min
The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW FOR LATER: Jonathan Schanzer outlines historic negotiations between Lebanon and Israel over the "blue line" border. While President Joseph Aoun seeks engagement, the talks are muddled by the continued presence of Hezbollah. Lasting peace requiresPREVIEW FOR LATER: Jonathan Schanzer outlines historic negotiations between Lebanon and Israel over the "blue line" border. While President Joseph Aoun seeks engagement, the talks are muddled by the continued presence of Hezbollah. Lasting peace requires the full dismantlement of Hezbollah's military presence, which currently maintains a stranglehold over the country.1900 HOTEL BEIRUT
2026-04-2103 min
FIDF LiveFIDF LIVE SPECIAL BRIEFING: Jonathan Schanzer, Foundation for Defense Democracies (FDD) - April 19, 2026Lara Krinsky opens the briefing by saying the week’s “pause” feels less like an ending and more like a setup, and she brings on Jonathan Schanzer (FDD) to explain the contradictory messaging and whether the ceasefires with Iran and Lebanon can hold. He argues the U.S.-Israel conventional campaign badly weakened Iran, but warns the regime is using the lull to rearm—refurbishing missile launchers and seeking Chinese inputs like drone parts and chemical precursors—raising the odds of renewed fighting. Schanzer says the bigger complication is Iran’s asymmetric “economic war” through the Strait of Hormuz, which spiked ene...
2026-04-1952 min
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasA War Without a Winner? – with Jonathan SchanzerWe want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas.After the collapse of U.S.–Iran talks, Washington has turned to a new approach - imposing a naval blockade aimed at cutting off Iran’s ability to leverage the Strait of Hormuz. The goal is to apply economic pressure without escalating into a broader military campaign. But whether that pressure changes Tehran’s behavior remains an open question.In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Jonathan Schanzer about how Iran may respond and wh...
2026-04-1626 min
The Lars Larson Show InterviewsJonathan Schanzer - Are We Heading Toward Full-Scale War?Peace talks with Iran have collapsed and now the U.S. has moved to blockade Iranian ports in one of the most critical waterways in the world. With threats escalating on both sides, the question is whether there’s any path left to a deal—or if this is the beginning of a much larger conflict.Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the program to break down what the blockade means, how Iran may respond, and whether diplomacy is still on the table.Send us Fan Mail
2026-04-1408 minHomeCasey Harper, Greg Steube, Jonathan Schanzer, Erica Inzina, Suzanne Bowdey, Quena GonzalezThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports the latest news coming from Iran, including the U.S.-initiated blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and how oil prices will be affected. He also reports on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s decision to end his campaign for California governor even as calls for his removal from Congress grow.
Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides an update on funding the Department of Homeland Security, the congressional agenda this week, including Section 702 of the FISA renewal, another Democrat-led war powers resolution, and budget reconciliation 2.0.
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Dire...
2026-04-1354 min
Washington WatchCasey Harper, Greg Steube, Jonathan Schanzer, Erica Inzina, Suzanne Bowdey, Quena GonzalezThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports the latest news coming from Iran, including the U.S.-initiated blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and how oil prices will be affected. He also reports on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s decision to end his campaign for California governor even as calls for his removal from Congress grow.
Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides an update on funding the Department of Homeland Security, the congressional agenda this week, including Section 702 of the FISA renewal, another Democrat-led war powers resolution, and budget reconciliation 2.0.
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Dire...
2026-04-1354 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE SPECIAL BRIEFING - Jonathan Schanzer, Foundation for Defense Democracies - 4.12.26In this IDF Live briefing, Krinsky speaks with Jonathan Schanzer (FDD) about how the conflict whiplashed from full-scale attacks into a shaky ceasefire and then into “no man’s land,” with talks in Islamabad collapsing almost immediately. Schanzer says the ceasefire was never built on shared terms—Washington framed it as a conditional pause tied to opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran sold it domestically as a victory that would bring sanctions relief—making a durable deal unlikely from the start. He flags Pakistan’s role as a strange and shaky broker, and argues the bigger story is that all sid...
2026-04-1257 min
Unapologetically Jewish 🇮🇱 Shana MeyersonJONATHAN SCHANZER ✡️ That Wasn’t On My Israel Bingo Card!🎥 Watch the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@shanameyerson On this episode of the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Shana Meyerson talks with FDD Morning Brief Podcast host, Jonathan Schanzer, about Israel’s Middle East War, connecting the dots from October 7th, 2023 all the way to today. From Gaza to Iran, Hamas to the Houthis to Hezbollah, and from “Israel Alone” to Israel as the United States model ally and partner, so many unexpected outcomes have surprised even the most seasoned Middle East experts.Discover the shocking strategic shifts and geopolitical wildcards that are redefining the Middl...
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EylON the RecordWho's Afraid of a Free Iran? | Jonathan SchanzerSend us Fan MailSupport the podcast and keep it independent. 👉Subscribe on Patreon for $10/month:World leaders say they stand with the people of Iran. But when the Islamic Republic is finally under real pressure, many of the same voices suddenly want de-escalation.What exactly are Western leaders so afraid of: a wider war, or the fall of the regime itself?In this episode of EylON the Record, Eylon Levy speaks with Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about whether regime change in Iran is s...
2026-04-0753 min
Great Power PodcastThe Dynamics - And The Stakes - Of Trump’s New WarIn this episode, host Ilan Berman talks to Jonathan Schanzer, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about how the war with Iran is reshaping the Middle East - and what it means for “great power competition” writ large. MATERIALS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-- "Regime Change Without Nation Building," Commentary, April 2026, https://www.commentary.org/articles/jonathan-schanzer/regime-change-iran-america-trump/BIO:Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is the executive director at FDD, where he oversees the work of the organization’s experts and scholars.J...
2026-03-1930 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE SPECIAL BRIEFING: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director, FDD - March 15, 2026In this week's FIDF briefing, host Lara Krinsky, FIDF Director of Content and Production, welcomes Jonathan Schanzer (FDD), Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense Democracies, to discuss the ongoing war between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Jonathan provides a detailed analysis about the unprecedented military collaboration between the U.S. and Israel, the potential outcomes of this war for Iran and the region, and how this conflict compares to similar military endeavors from the recent past. He discusses the challenges that lay ahead for Israel and the U.S. as well as the potential benefits. Lara and...
2026-03-1553 min
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIs War with Iran Imminent? – with Jonathan SchanzerWe want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas.As U.S. forces surge into the Middle East and diplomacy with Iran appears increasingly strained, questions are mounting about whether Washington is headed toward military action or using force to extract last-ditch concessions.Host Aviva Klompas is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to assess what the current U.S. posture actually signals. They examine whether diplomacy still offers a real off-ramp, what a strike on...
2026-02-2527 min
Mael Time With Daniel MaelQatar, Iran, and Hamas: Inside Israel’s Hostage War and What Victory Really Means w/ FDD’s Jonathan SchanzerOn this episode of The Mael Time Podcast, Daniel Mael sits down with FDD’s Jonathan Schanzer for a clear-eyed conversation about Israel’s hostage war and the deeper question of what victory really means. They unpack Qatar’s pivotal role in hostage negotiations, Iran’s central responsibility for regional instability, and Hamas’s strategy of leveraging civilians and captives, while also exploring how hostage families influenced Israeli decision-making and how U.S. policy uncertainty shapes the battlefield. The discussion extends beyond Gaza to the cultural and narrative war playing out on social media, where Jewish identity in America is increas...
2026-02-0330 minNothing But The TruthJonathan SchanzerAs the Middle East undergoes a dramatic realignment, host Trudy Stern is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to break down the shifting balance of power following Iran’s weakening and the degradation of its terror proxies. The conversation explores Saudi Arabia’s changing posture toward Israel, rising tensions with the UAE, Turkey’s growing regional ambitions, and the dangerous vacuum forming across Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza. Together, they examine whether Israel now faces stronger and more complex threats closer to its borders—and what these developments could mean not just for Israel...
2026-01-3040 min
Nothing But The TruthJonathan SchanzerAs the Middle East undergoes a dramatic realignment, host Trudy Stern is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to break down the shifting balance of power following Iran’s weakening and the degradation of its terror proxies. The conversation explores Saudi Arabia’s changing posture toward Israel, rising tensions with the UAE, Turkey’s growing regional ambitions, and the dangerous vacuum forming across Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza. Together, they examine whether Israel now faces stronger and more complex threats closer to its borders—and what these developments could mean not just for Israel...
2026-01-2933 minFIDF LiveFIDF LIVE BRIEFING: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director, FDD - January 25, 2026In this week's FIDF briefing, host Lara Krinsky, FIDF Director of Content and Production, welcomes Jonathan Schanzer (FDD), Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense Democracies, who maps the IDF's “strategic chessboard." Schanzer argues the region is nearing a peak moment in a conflict driven by Iran and its proxies, pointing to renewed unrest inside Iran amid economic freefall, regime crackdowns, and reports of mass violence, all in the shadow of recent direct Israel–Iran confrontation and U.S. pressure. He says the massive U.S. force posture in the region suggests real readiness for action, but emphasizes that outc...
2026-01-2538 min
JCZC Podcast By AriseEpisode 22: "What's Happening in Iran?" with Jonathan Schanzer🎙️ Voice For Freedom Podcast | Ep. 22 "What's Happening in Iran?" In this episode, Simeon engages in a deep conversation with Jonathan Schanzer, the executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on the complex political landscape of Iran. Schanzer provides a historical overview of Iran, emphasizing its rich cultural heritage and the significant shift that occurred post-1979 with the rise of the theocratic regime under Ayatollah Khomeini. He discusses the implications of this regime's policies, including its exportation of radicalism and the impact on global security, particularly concerning the United States and its allies. Schan...
2026-01-2156 minNothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerAs 2026 begins, Trudy Stern takes stock of a turbulent global landscape and asks whether President Trump’s promise to end wars and restore deterrence has delivered real results. Joined by Middle East and national security expert Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, the conversation examines the state of global conflict after 2025—from Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional proxies to shifting power dynamics in the Middle East, Ukraine, and beyond. Together, they assess where U.S. strategy has succeeded, where it has fallen short, and whether today’s conflicts are isolated crises or part of a broader global struggle shaping the year ahead.
2026-01-0134 min
The Yoga of War Podcast: Fighting for Israel & The Jewish PeopleJonathan Schanzer | Neo-Ottomon Turkey | Israel-Hamas War | In Conversation with Shana Meyerson🔇 YOGA OF WAR PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEk7dn2pk4QXmLMnBCB80yQXIIcBDYsi0 🔇Since October 7, 2023, there has been tremendous focus on Iran and the IRGC being the #1 state sponsor of terror. The head of the snake. Or the octopus. The flame that lit the terrorist Ring of Fire around Israel.Now that Ring of Fire has been reduced to mere embers, the question is: who will step in to reignite the maelstrom.The two most likely culprits are Qatar and Turkey. And Qatar is getting most of the world's attent...
2025-12-131h 09Nothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerIn this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern sits down with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to break down the latest developments in the Middle East. They unpack the newly passed 20-point UN Gazan plan, why its origins are so surprising, and what it would actually require from Hamas, Qatar, and Israel. Schanzer explains the significance of the remaining unrecovered hostages, the leverage the U.S. now holds over Qatar, and why Hamas—despite its attempts to stall—has become a militarily depleted force. Together, they cut through the noise to clarify what...
2025-11-1930 minWashington WatchCasey Harper, Mark Harris, Jonathan Schanzer, Robert J. Muise, Suzanne BowdeyOn today’s program:
Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, recaps the how the Schumer Shutdown ended, how the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is going, and highlights an executive order promoting foster care. He also reports on Florida’s lawsuit exposing Planned Parenthood’s lie that the abortion drug mifepristone is safer than Tylenol and discusses what Secretary of State Marco Rubio covered at the G7 Summit.
Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, celebrates the end of the government shutdown and previews what’s next for Congress as it takes up...
2025-11-1354 minWashington WatchCasey Harper, Roger Marshall, Jack Terrell, Jonathan SchanzerOn today’s program:
Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides insight into the current status of the federal shutdown, a tortured Kyrgyzstan pastor who suffered a brain injury, JD Vance’s Israel trip, and concerns over Turkey and Qatar’s involvement in Gaza, and a new poll of Americans’ thoughts on recognizing Palestine.
Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares details from yesterday’s White House lunch, a letter from Republican Senators to the HHS and FDA regarding the push of dangerous abortion pills, highlights studies revealing a drop in tran...
2025-10-2254 minNothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerTrudy Stern speaks with Middle East expert Dr. Jonathan Schanzer about the historic deal ending the Israel–Hamas war and the long-awaited return of the hostages. They discuss what the agreement means for Israel’s security, Hamas’s future, and America’s role in shaping the postwar Middle East — including how the Trump administration is leveraging new regional alliances and the challenges that still lie ahead.
2025-10-0934 min
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasTrump’s Plan to End the War in Gaza – with Jonathan SchanzerWe want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas.President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza has stirred international attention — not only for its sweeping scope, but also for the unusual support it has drawn from key Arab states. The proposal promises an immediate ceasefire, the return of hostages, and the removal of Hamas from power, with Trump himself at the helm of a transitional authority overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction.But the plan hinges on Hamas, the one actor yet to...
2025-09-3025 minWashington WatchCasey Harper, Robert Aderholt, Jonathan Schanzer, Nina May, Travis WeberOn today’s program:
Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares highlights from Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, reacts to a deadly attack with anti-Semitic undertones at a wedding, and previews the upcoming U.N. meetings.
Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, offers insight into a potential government shutdown should Congress fail to reach an agreement on budget talks.
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, previews the convening of the United Nations as France, Canada, England, Australia, and other countrie...
2025-09-2254 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Jonathan Hessen (Aug. 25)WHY IS ISRAEL INVESTED IN THE FATE OF SYRIA'S DRUZE? HEADLINE 1: Iran just might limit its uranium enrichment to avoid further punishment from Israel and the West.HEADLINE 2: Egypt is reportedly bolstering its military presence along the border with Gaza.HEADLINE 3: U.S. envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack and deputy special envoy Morgan Ortagus arrived in Israel yesterday.--FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer provides timely updates and in-depth analysis of the latest Middle East headlines, followed by a conversation with Jonathan Hessen, nonresident senior fellow at the Hudson...
2025-08-2525 min
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasThe Gaza City Gamble – with Jonathan SchanzerWe want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas.Israel is preparing for one of the most consequential moves of the war: taking control of Gaza City. Supporters say it’s the only way to finish the fight against Hamas; critics warn it could endanger hostages, deepen the humanitarian crisis, and fracture Israel’s already fragile political landscape.In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Aviva to explore the strategic aims, political risks, and inte...
2025-08-1831 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director, Foundation for Defense and Democracies (FDD) - July 27, 2025FIDF Shiri Yanay, Senior Manager, Delegation Content and Speakers, is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Exec. Dir., Found. for Defense of Democracies (FDD) to discuss what’s been occurring over the last week, focusing primarily on Gaza but also touching on other key threats: Hezbollah in the north, Iran’s regional influence, and U.S.-Israel relations. Schanzer addresses international claims that Israel is starving Gaza, calling such narratives misleading and emphasizing the complexity of the war zone. Schanzer explains that Hamas embeds itself in civilian infrastructure, making IDF operations slow and difficult, and that the absence of a clear post...
2025-07-2723 minNothing But The TruthDr. Jonathan SchanzerIn the wake of unprecedented U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Trudy Stern sits down with Jonathan Schanzer to assess what may be a historic turning point. Has Iran’s nuclear threat been neutralized? What role did President Trump play—and did he act too soon? With exclusive insights on the Israeli strikes, U.S. intelligence, and possible futures for the Iranian regime, this episode explores what comes next for the region and the world.
2025-06-2647 min
School of WarEp 209: Jonathan Schanzer on the Israel-Iran CeasefireJonathan Schanzer, executive director at FDD, joins the show to break down his time on the ground in Israel at the beginning of the war and what may come with the Israel-Iran ceasefire in place.
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• 01:27 Introduction
• 02:10 Extraction
• 05:50 Different
• 09:25 In the shelter
• 12:03 Damage taken
• 16:18 Stress
• 17:45 Getting out
• 24:57 Road ahead
• 30:40 Iranian risks
• 32:10 Hamas
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2025-06-2536 minFIDF LiveFIDF Live Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) - June 22, 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, the ensuing war and, finally, the historic bombing of Iran’s Fordow nuclear complex. Jonathan Schanzer states the gravity of this momentous event, declaring the arc of history having been bent in a new direction. Prior to the destruction of Fordow, Israel had already destroyed 75% of Iran’s nuclear program, with the US’ strike finishing the job. Schanzer explains that it would be decades, at the very...
2025-06-2239 min
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 minNothing 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 minFIDF 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
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasWhose Side Is Turkey On? – with Jonathan SchanzerTurkey 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 and Tehran, and what all of this means for Israel...
2025-06-0924 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 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
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
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 minMael 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 SchanzerPresident 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-reaching implications. Is Trump’s plan bold or reckless? Could it c...
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
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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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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2024-10-2556 min
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 immediate...
2024-10-0746 min
FDD Events PodcastIran Escalates Middle East War with Direct Attacks on Israel | FDD SITREP with Jon Schanzer, Jonathan Conricus, Jacob Nagel & Behnam TalebluThe Islamic Republic of Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities today. This comes after Israel finally went on the offensive after sustaining nearly a year of escalatory attacks from Iran's Lebanese terror proxy Hezbollah.In recent weeks, Hezbollah's missile and drone arsenal has been crippled. Senior Hamas and Hezbollah commanders have been eliminated, including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Deputy Commander Abbas Nilforoushan, senior Hezbollah member Fuad Shukr, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, and top terrorists in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces. Israel's daring and complex operations -- in support of Is...
2024-10-0436 min
FDD Events PodcastIsrael’s Strike on Hezbollah HQ | FDD SITREP with Jonathan Conricus, Jon Schanzer & David DaoudFDD is tracking a potential major development in Israel’s multi-front war against Iran-backed terrorists with reports of a potential strike against Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah and other senior Hezbollah leaders. Since October 8, 2023, Iran’s most pampered and lethal proxy, Hezbollah, has launched, without prior provocation, thousands of rockets at Israel from Lebanon. For months, hundreds of thousands of Israeli and Lebanese civilians alike have been displaced from their homes. The U.S. has been holding Israel back from striking hard blows to Hezbollah, and Israel is now paying a steep price. With another war front opened in Isra...
2024-09-2732 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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2024-09-2755 min
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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2024-05-0537 min
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...
2024-04-2942 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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2024-04-1928 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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2024-04-1042 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...
2024-04-0816 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
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
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 08School 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 clock
2023-10-1752 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 one...
2023-10-1253 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 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 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 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 in...
2023-10-0941 min
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 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 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 se...
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 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...
2022-01-0557 min
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 00
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
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. Source
2021-11-2256 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