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Eye For IranIran's regime needs to be "removed from power", says Ted Cruz | Eye for Iran | EP 93 |Senator Ted Cruz joins Eye for Iran as the United States and Israel intensify their campaign against the Islamic Republic. In this episode, Cruz lays out what he sees as the objective of the war, whether regime change is now on the horizon, what victory would look like, and whether limited U.S. ground engagement is possible.Host Negar Mojtahedi also speaks with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about possible endgame scenarios, and also taking a deeper look at Mojtaba Khamenei, the man now in charge of the Islamic Republic.From...
2026-03-0659 min
The Ricochet SuperfeedCall Me Back: Did Israel force America into war with Iran? – with Nadav Eyal and Mark DubowitzWas America dragged into the Iran war by Israel, as some commentators seem to suggest? An out-of-context statement by State Secretary Marco Rubio seems to give credence to the conspiratorial accusation that America is fighting Israel’s war in Iran. Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal and Mark Dubowitz to discuss the truth behind these claims, […]
2026-03-0445 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorDid Israel force America into war with Iran? - with Nadav Eyal and Mark DubowitzSubscribe here to Inside Call me Back
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Was America dragged into the Iran war by Israel, as some commentators seem to suggest?
An out-of-context statement by State Secretary Marco Rubio seems to give credence to the conspiratorial accusation that America is fighting Israel's war in Iran. Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal and Mark Dubowitz to discuss the truth behind these claims, the delicate politics behind the decision to launch the war, and how it all plays out in...
2026-03-0445 min
The Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzFDD SITREP: The Islamic Republic Is FallingBonus Episode of The Iran Breakdown: Mark Dubowitz joins FDD's Jonathan Schanzer and Rich Goldberg for a late night FDD SITREP following the death of Khamenei.---In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military campaign against the Iranian regime—Washington calling it “Operation Epic Fury,” Israel calling it “Operation Lion’s Roar.” Strikes hit sites across Iran, targeting ballistic missile infrastructure, IRGC facilities, intelligence headquarters, and senior regime leadership.Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead. President Trump confirmed his elimination on February 28: “Khamenei, one of the most evil...
2026-03-0129 minThe Ricochet SuperfeedCall Me Back: EMERGENCY EPISODE: WAR WITH IRAN – with Mark Dubowitz and Nadav EyalThe United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes against Iran, and the region is now at war. In this emergency episode of Call Me Back, Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal and Mark Dubowitz to break down the opening operation, Iran’s retaliation across the region, and the high-stakes question at the center of it […]
2026-02-2847 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorEMERGENCY EPISODE: WAR WITH IRAN - with Mark Dubowitz and Nadav EyalPlease take 5 minutes to fill out Ark Media’s LISTENER SURVEY
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The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes against Iran, and the region is now at war.
In this emergency episode of Call Me Back, Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal and Mark Dubowitz to break down the opening operation, Iran’s retaliation across the region, and the high-stakes question at the center of it all: Is this about degrading nuclear and missile capabilities, or is this the beginning of regime change?
They discuss the decapitation strategy targeting Iran’s senior...
2026-02-2847 min
School of WarEp 279: Mark Dubowitz on U.S.-Israel War with IranMark Dubowitz, CEO of FDD, joins the show to bring us up to speed on the rapidly developing full-scale conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran.
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01:19 Iranian leaders targeted
04:48 10/7 roots
07:39 Ambitious war aims
12:41 Scope
15:59 Regime change
20:11 Iranian response
23:42 Playing with fire
28:13 Partnership
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2026-02-2832 min
FDD Morning BriefThe goal isn't a better deal — it's a free Iran | feat. Mark DubowitzFDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief
2026-02-2326 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorTrump’s Options on the Brink of War - with Mark Dubowitz and Nadav EyalPlease take 5 minutes to fill out Ark Media’s LISTENER SURVEY
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As American military assets flow into the Middle East and Tehran prepares its response to Washington’s demands, Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal and Mark Dubowitz to assess whether President Trump is leaning toward diplomacy or decisive military action. They break down what’s real, what’s signaling, what would be the goals and scope of an American attack, and whether Israel is preparing to take part in it.
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3:00 - Is Trump leaning toward a strike or a deal?
2026-02-2246 min
Salem Podcast NetworkThe Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated - A Special Briefing on Looming War With IranSince his interview with President Trump on January 8, Hugh has conducted a series of longer interview with American and Israeli experts not currently in intelligence jobs, on the likely war with Iran. They are collected in this podcast. The guests are President Trump, Haviv Rettig Gur, Mark Dubowitz, Behnam Ben Taleblu, Rear Admiral Mark C Montgomery (USN, Ret), Danielle Pletka, Dr. Michael Oren, former Senator Jim Talent, Richard Goldberg, Eli Lake, Abe Greenwald, and Karim Sadjadpour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-303h 54The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly ConcentratedA Special Briefing on Looming War With IranSince his interview with President Trump on January 8, Hugh has conducted a series of longer interview with American and Israeli experts not currently in intelligence jobs, on the likely war with Iran. They are collected in this podcast. The guests are President Trump, Haviv Rettig Gur, Mark Dubowitz, Behnam Ben Taleblu, Rear Admiral Mark C Montgomery (USN, Ret), Danielle Pletka, Dr. Michael Oren, former Senator Jim Talent, Richard Goldberg, Eli Lake, Abe Greenwald, and Karim Sadjadpour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-303h 54Adam's Favorite PodcastsCall Me Back - with Dan Senor - The strike on Iran is back on the table - with Mark Dubowitz and Yonatan AdiriIs a U.S. strike on Iran back on the table? How could it reshape the Middle East? And what role could the Middle East play in the new world order taking shape these days? Dan Senor speaks with Mark Dubowitz and Yonatan Adiri about the rising likelihood of U.S. military action against the Islamic Republic, which targets are being considered, and how Iran could retaliate. They also unpack Israel’s internal debates on how to respond, the Saudi UAE rift and what it means for normalization, Turkey’s expanding footprint, and why India is becoming a mor...
2026-01-2552 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorThe strike on Iran is back on the table - with Mark Dubowitz and Yonatan AdiriIs a U.S. strike on Iran back on the table? How could it reshape the Middle East? And what role could the Middle East play in the new world order taking shape these days? Dan Senor speaks with Mark Dubowitz and Yonatan Adiri about the rising likelihood of U.S. military action against the Islamic Republic, which targets are being considered, and how Iran could retaliate. They also unpack Israel’s internal debates on how to respond, the Saudi UAE rift and what it means for normalization, Turkey’s expanding footprint, and why India is becoming a mor...
2026-01-2552 min
FDD Morning BriefCould Maduro's capture reshape U.S. global strategy? | feat. Cliff MayHEADLINE 1: The Trump administration designated three branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations yesterday.HEADLINE 2: More than a year has passed since the assassination of Hamas mastermind Yahya Sinwar. You’ll recall he was the man primarily responsible for the 10/7 slaughter.HEADLINE 3: The Kurdish National Army — which is the military wing of the Kurdistan Freedom Party — captured the IRGC headquarters in the western Iranian town of Kermanshah.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Founder and President Cliff May.L...
2026-01-1425 min
The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly ConcentratedThe Uprising in IranHugh discusses the Iran protests and possible actions by President Donald Trump, and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Steve Hilton & Gloria Romero, Sen. Tom Cotton, Mark Dubowitz, Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), David Bahnsen, and Sebastien Lai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-131h 18
The Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzIran Protests: Day 16 | Mark's Generation Jihad interviewIran Breakdown-ers, we're pleased to introduce you to Generation Jihad, a podcast from FDD's Long War Journal hosted by Bill Roggio.It's January 12, 2026, day 16 of the Iran protests. Bill hosts Mark on Generation Jihad to discuss whether this is the moment.Iran protest resourcesWe're tracking the Iran protests at fdd.org/iranprotests. If you're new to The Iran Breakdown, welcome. Mark's interview with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi should be your next watch. Follow FDD's Iran experts on X, like Mark, Behnam, Saeed, and Janatan
2026-01-1238 min
Generation JihadMark Dubowitz: The regime clings to its ninth lifeAfter military defeat abroad and at home where the economy also has collapsed, the Islamic Republic is weaker than ever, and the Iranian people know it.The regime is facing a nationwide uprising unlike anything seen in decades with Iranians across class, age, and ideology back in the streets, and they’re no longer asking for reform. They’re demanding an end to the Islamic Republic itself. Meanwhile, President Trump warned that U.S. military action is on the table if the regime slaughters protesters. As we record, a brutal crackdown is underway with reports of hu...
2026-01-1238 minSchool of WarEp 265: Mark Dubowitz on Is Iran Next?Mark Dubowitz, CEO of FDD, joins the show to bring us up to speed on widespread Iranian protests, the chances of American or Israeli intervention, and what intervention might achieve.
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02:15 Will we strike?
05:34 New Iran talks?
07:03 Nuclear concessions?
10:35 Intervention possibilities
15:10 The Shah’s son and the Islamic regime
24:28 How do these protests compare to the past?
34:29 Public perceptions
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2026-01-1235 min
The Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzDay 12 of the Iran Protests (January 8 update)The strong-as-ever Iranian people are back on the streets, protesting against the weak-as-ever regime in the shadow of the 12-Day War. Recorded live on X Spaces on Thursday, January 8, 2026 as events unfolded, this episode of The Iran Breakdown brings you a real-time conversation with Mark Dubowitz, Behnam Ben Taleblu, and Janatan Sayeh as they assess what’s different about this protest wave, why fear inside Iran may be breaking, and how years of political repression, economic collapse, and environmental failure are converging into a single moment of reckoning.Iran protest resources—We're tracking the I...
2026-01-0936 min
Preston StewartTurning a Ceasefire into Lasting PeaceThere's a lot of work still to be doneToday we're joined by Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss the current status of the ceasefire in Gaza. We look at where things stand now, what prompted Hamas to finally agree to these terms and what needs to happen for this to turn into a long-term peace. Thank you so much to Mark and the team at FDD for helping to put this together! You can find more of their work at the links below.Find Mark and FDD at the...
2025-10-1926 min
Preston StewartTurning a Ceasefire into Lasting PeaceThere's a lot of work still to be doneToday we're joined by Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss the current status of the ceasefire in Gaza. We look at where things stand now, what prompted Hamas to finally agree to these terms and what needs to happen for this to turn into a long-term peace. Thank you so much to Mark and the team at FDD for helping to put this together! You can find more of their work at the links below.Find Mark and FDD at the...
2025-10-1926 min
The Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzNothing Short of Complete and Utter Dismantlement (feat. Jacob Nagel)📺: Watch this episode on YouTube here. Washington has wasted decades chasing pauses and half-measures. But as Mark Dubowitz and Brigadier General Jacob Nagel argue, the only answer to Iran’s nuclear blackmail is total dismantlement — no delay, no suspension, no enrichment, no deal that leaves Tehran’s program intact.From Israel’s 12-Day War against Iran’s nuclear and missile arsenal to the fatal flaws of the JCPOA, Mark and Jacob break down why time is running out, why negotiations can’t be trusted, and why the only acceptable outcome is complete and utter dismantlement.
2025-09-031h 06
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Rep. Greg Landsman (Aug. 22)QATAR, TURKEY, IRAN, AND GAZAHEADLINE 1: The Trump administration just went scorched earth on the International Criminal Court with fresh sanctions.HEADLINE 2: An Israeli imprisoned in Lebanon for over a year has quietly been freed — no prisoner swap needed.HEADLINE 3: Tensions are running high in the West Bank.--FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer provides timely updates and in-depth analysis of the latest Middle East headlines, followed by a conversation with Rep. Greg Landsman (D...
2025-08-2224 min
Change Agents with Andy StumpfInside The Secret U.S.–Iran Deal That Created the Next Global Nuclear ThreatOn this week's episode, Andy sits down with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a leading expert on Iran sanctions and U.S. foreign policy. Dubowitz has advised multiple U.S. administrations and lawmakers on strategies to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional activities. The conversation covers the evolution of U.S.-Iran relations, the effectiveness and limitations of sanctions, and the impact of domestic political divisions on international strategy. Dubowitz also examines the importance of historical context and discusses the potential role of supporting internal dissent within Iran as part of a br...
2025-07-091h 13
跨国串门儿计划#157. Lex｜伊朗战争辩论：核武器、特朗普、和平、权力与中东地区📝 本期播客简介本期我们克隆了：全球顶尖的科技与思想播客《Lex Fridman Podcast》本期节目围绕近期备受瞩目的伊朗核问题，展开了一场长达四小时的激烈辩论。辩论双方分别是美国外交政策的资深批评者 Scott Horton，与伊朗核项目的顶尖专家、捍卫民主基金会(FDD)首席执行官 Mark Dubowitz。伊朗发展核武器的真实意图究竟是什么？被称为“午夜铁锤”的军事打击，究竟是有效遏制还是火上浇油？这场对话充满了尖锐的历史与情报交锋，两位立场迥异的专家从各自角度出发，激烈驳斥对方的论点，为您理解这场复杂的国际冲突，提供了两个截然相反却都极具深度的视角。👨⚕️ 本期嘉宾Scott Horton：Antiwar.com 网站的作者兼编辑总监，《Scott Horton Show》的主持人。在过去三十年里，他一直是美国外交政策和军事干预主义的坚定批评者，自由意志主义的代表人物。Mark Dubowitz：“捍卫民主基金会”(FDD)的首席执行官，《Iran Breakdown》播客的主持人。二十多年来，他一直是伊朗及其核项目领域的顶尖专家，主张通过实力与威慑维护地区稳定。⏱️ 时间戳00:56 开场介绍 & 辩论双方立场01:37 嘉宾介绍：美国外交政策的坚定批评者 vs. 伊朗核问题顶尖专家02:56 Mark Dubowitz 的观点：军事打击是为迫使伊朗重回谈判桌的必要手段04:51 Scott Horton 的观点：军事打击是战争借口，将引发更大灾难伊朗核计划的历史与真相之争06:29 辩论核心：伊朗拥核是潜在威慑还是主动威胁？12:28 伊朗核计划的技术与历史细节：AMAD计划、核档案与浓缩铀19:10 对情报源的激烈交锋：以色列、MEK与“冒烟的笔记本电脑”33:11 为何伊朗将核设施深埋地下？自保还是隐藏？美国的外交政策与军事行动35:05 历史旧账：伊朗是否杀害了美国人？贝鲁特事件与伊拉克战争EFP炸弹58:07 JCPOA（伊朗核协议）的利弊：日落条款是致命缺陷吗？01:58:07 “午夜铁锤”行动：是有效遏制还是火上浇油？未来展望与哲学思辨02:05:30 伊朗问题的最好与最坏情况：和平协议vs全面战争02:20:42 两种截然相反的世界观：不干涉主义 vs 实力求和平02:59:35 核扩散的未来：当前行动会加剧还是减缓全球核竞赛？04:16:30 是什么让我们对未来充满希望？🌟 精彩内容伊朗核意图之辩：一方认为伊朗仅寻求拥有制造核武的能力作为威慑（核门槛国家），另一方则坚信其意在制造核武器。“午夜铁锤”行动剖析：这场针对伊朗核设施的军事打击，究竟是成功的威慑，还是会适得其反，将伊朗推向核武化的边缘？情报战的罗生门：双方激烈争论以色列情报（如“核档案”）的真实性，揭示了地缘政治中情报的复杂性和争议性。JCPOA协议的再评估：深入探讨了2015年伊朗核协议的利弊，特别是其“日落条款”的致命缺陷，以及特朗普退出协议的深远影响。历史责任的追溯：美国的外交政策和军事干预（如伊拉克战争）在多大程度上塑造了今天的局面？辩论触及了美国在中东角色问题的核心。两种世界观的碰撞：自由意志主义的“不干涉”原则与现实主义的“实力求和平”理念正面交锋，探讨了美国在全球事务中应扮演的角色。🌐 播客信息补充翻译克隆自：Iran War Debate: Nuclear Weapons, Trump, Peace, Power & the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #473本播客采用原有人声声线进行播客音频制作，也可能会有一些地方听起来怪怪的使用 AI 进行翻译，因此可能会有一些地方不通顺；如果有后续想要听中文版的其他外文播客，也欢迎联系微信：iEvenight
2025-06-274h 22
Lex Fridman Podcast#473 – Iran War Debate: Nuclear Weapons, Trump, Peace, Power & the Middle EastDebate on Iran war between Scott Horton and Mark Dubowitz. Scott Horton is the author and director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of The Scott Horton Show, and for the past three decades, a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy and military interventionism. Mark Dubowitz is the chief executive of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, host of the Iran Breakdown podcast, and a leading expert on Iran and its nuclear program for over 20 years. This debate was recorded on Tuesday, June 24, after the Iran-Israel ceasefire was declared.
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2025-06-274h 11
FDD Events PodcastU.S. Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites | FDD SITREPAfter days and weeks of uncertainty, the United States struck Iran’s most fortified nuclear site — the crown jewel, Fordow — along with Natanz and Esfahan. The attack capped a week of Israeli operations that shattered key components of Iran’s nuclear program and eliminated top IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. Are we witnessing the final chapter of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program unfold before our eyes?Tune in to FDD’s Emergency SITREP with Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer, CEO Mark Dubowitz, Deputy Director for Nonproliferation and Biodefense Andrea Stricker, and Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation Senior Direc...
2025-06-2227 minSchool of WarEp 207: Mark Dubowitz on the Israel-Iran War and American InterventionMark Dubowitz, CEO of FDD, joins the show to bring us up to speed on the Israel-Iran conflict, and the possibility of America’s intervention.
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• 01:00 Achievements
• 05:00 Retaliation
• 09:00 Hard math
• 16:00 Intervention
• 24:00 Outcomes
• 30:00 Ground operations
• 32:00 Another Iraq?
• 38:00 Resolve and stability
• 42:00 “Iraq Syndrome”
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2025-06-2042 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Mark Dubowitz (Jun. 20)ISRAEL'S SUCCESSES AND IRAN'S STRATEGYHEADLINE 1: Hackers stole approximately $90 million from Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.HEADLINE 2: Iran and Israel are slugging it out like two boxers in the 10th round of a heavyweight bout.HEADLINE 3: As Trump considers what to do next, polls are shedding light about what Americans think about Iran.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Chief Executive Mark Du...
2025-06-2027 min
FIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies - June 18, 2025FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to discuss Israel's ongoing military campaign against Iran. As a longtime expert on Iran's nuclear ambitions, Mark provides a detailed analysis of why Israel decided to launch Operation Rising Lion last week, where they've succeeded thus far, and what the future potentially holds. He also details the technical details of Iran's weapons arsenal and infrastructure, and how Israeli operations have depleted and damaged them. Steve and Mark discuss Iranian society, internal discontent with the ruling regime, and how this could potentially evolve...
2025-06-181h 00
Ami's HouseAre Isolationists PUSHING America Into a War with Iran? An Interview with Mark DubowitzIn this episode of Ami’s House, we dive into why American isolationists are misreading the Iran conflict and, in doing so, undermining their own objectives. Featuring an insightful conversation with Mark Dubowitz– CEO of non-profit thinktank Foundation for Defense of Democracies– we unpack the pitfalls of isolationist rhetoric, explore on-the-ground realities, and discuss what constructive engagement might look like. Whether you follow Middle East foreign policy closely or are just curious about the human impact behind headlines, this episode sheds light on how U.S. isolationism can backfire and what genuine support might entail.We cover:Histori...
2025-06-171h 03
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasWhere Is America While Israel is at War? – with Mark DubowitzOver the weekend, the war between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically. Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities, with some evading air defenses and striking residential buildings. Israel responded with force — launching a sustained air campaign deep into Iranian territory. And yet, while Israel fights, the United States remains publicly absent. Officials insist the U.S. is not involved and that protecting American personnel is the top priority. But can the U.S. afford to sit this one out?In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Mark Dubowitz about what’s really happe...
2025-06-1625 min
Conversations with ColemanThe Roots of Iran’s Nuclear Program w/ Mark DubowitzMark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, has long focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and advised multiple U.S. administrations on policy toward Iran. I invited him on Conversations with Coleman to explain the Iran nuclear issue at a deep level.
We discussed the science of uranium enrichment, the differing Obama, Trump, and Biden policies on containment, and the history of Iran’s nuclear ambitions from the 1979 Revolution to today. Mark laid out the stakes of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran—not just for the United States, but for global stability—and the consequences of getti...
2025-06-161h 16Conversations with ColemanThe Roots of Iran’s Nuclear Program w/ Mark DubowitzMark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, has long focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and advised multiple U.S. administrations on policy toward Iran. I invited him on Conversations with Coleman to explain the Iran nuclear issue at a deep level.
We discussed the science of uranium enrichment, the differing Obama, Trump, and Biden policies on containment, and the history of Iran’s nuclear ambitions from the 1979 Revolution to today. Mark laid out the stakes of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran—not just for the United States, but for global stability—and the consequences of getti...
2025-06-161h 16
American Conservative UniversityBen Shapiro: Israel WRECKS Iran. THE REVENGE.Ben Shapiro: Israel WRECKS Iran. THE REVENGE.
Israel attacks the Iranian nuclear facilities, as well as its top scientists and military leaders; the United States disowns involvement in the attack but threatens a response if Iran attacks Americans;
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In this bonus episode, we dive into the latest on Israel vs. Iran. Plus, Mark Levin, Mark Dubowitz, and Congressman Ro Khanna stop by to...
2025-06-1457 min
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2025-06-1457 minSchool of WarEp 205: Mark Dubowitz on Israel’s Unfolding Campaign in IranMark Dubowitz, CEO of FDD, joins the show to breakdown last night’s spectacular Israeli strikes against the Iranian Regime and its nuclear program, and what comes next.
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• 02:00 Deception
• 06:00 Targets
• 09:00 The Scientists
• 11:00 Complacency
• 14:00 Israeli goals
• 19:00 Regime change
• 23:00 Strikes and talks
• 29:00 Drones
• 31:00 Counterpunch?
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2025-06-1331 min
FDD Morning BriefEMERGENCY SITREP: Israel Strikes Iran | FDD SITREPIsrael has launched precision strikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran — just days after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) formally declared Iran in violation of its nuclear nonproliferation commitments for the first time since 2005.The Islamic Republic — closer than ever to acquiring a nuclear weapon — had dismissed U.S. diplomatic overtures and accelerated its nuclear program in ways that clearly exceed any plausible civilian use.What are the implications for regional security and America’s allies? How will these developments affect Iran’s nuclear trajectory? And how might cont...
2025-06-1333 min
Ask Haviv AnythingEpisode 18: Taking on the ayatollahs with Mark DubowitzThe Trump administration has been trying to hammer out a deal to dismantle Iran's nuclear program. In the last 24 hours, the rhetoric has ratcheted up on both sides, as both Iranian and US officials have warned about impending military action.A week ago, we recorded a conversation with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, on the Iranian regime's strategy, its nuclear aspirations and what it would take to disrupt those aspirations diplomatically or, failing that, militarily.Can Iran's nuclear program be stopped? Can the regime...
2025-06-1254 min
J100 PodcastNavigating the Iranian Nuclear Threat: Insights from the Frontlines of U.S. Foreign Policy with Mark DubowitzIn this episode of the J100 podcast, host David M. Cohen interviews Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). They discuss Dubowitz's background, the persistent threat of Iran's nuclear program, missed opportunities for U.S. support of Iranian protests, and the importance of U.S. strategy in shaping Iran's future. The conversation also touches on the challenges of verifying nuclear agreements, the implications of an Iranian nuclear weapon, and the dynamics of U.S.-Israel relations. Dubowitz shares insights on leadership and negotiation strategies, emphasizing the need for experienced teams in complex negotiations.
2025-06-1253 min
The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz10 Years After the Deal, Iran is a Nuclear Threshold State (featuring Amb. Dan Shapiro)About the EpisodeIn 2015 while serving in the Obama administration, Dan Shapiro supported the Iran nuclear deal. Mark Dubowitz led the fight to stop it.A decade later, Iran is a nuclear threshold state. The regime has enriched enough uranium for multiple bombs, deterrence has broken down, and Washington still hasn’t figured out how to stop a nuclear Iran.Today, Mark and Dan are in the same strategic corner—not because the politics have shifted but because reality has.And they're both asking the same question: With diplomacy failing and enri...
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The Yoga of War Podcast: Fighting for Israel & The Jewish PeopleMark Dubowitz | Iran Deal or No Deal: The Real War in The Middle East | Israel-Hamas War | Conversation w/Shana MeyersonEveryone knows that Israel is engaged in a war in Gaza. What most people don't know is that this isn't a war ON Gaza. But actually on a country 1500 miles away.It is a war on the Iranian Regime.Confused? Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies is an expert on Iran and has been advising the White House all the way back to the (W) Bush Administration.And one thing you need to know if nothing else: Khamenei's Iran & IRGC pose an existential threat not...
2025-06-061h 21The Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzGoing Ballistic: Inside Iran's Military Strategy and Arsenal
(featuring Behnam Ben Taleblu)About the EpisodeHost Mark Dubowitz is joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of FDD's Iran Program and author of Arsenal: Assessing Iran's Ballistic Missile Program, for a masterclass on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s expansive — and still growing — weapons arsenal and the central role it plays in Tehran’s broader military strategy.From the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile and drone programs, military doctrine, and global proliferation links with North Korea, China, and Russia — or, as Mark calls it, "The Axis of Misery" — to its precision strike systems, proxy warfare, and unprecedented missile attacks on n...
2025-05-211h 03The Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzTerror Without Borders, Part II: Hamas, Houthis, Shi'ite Militias, Oh My (featuring Mark Montgomery, Bill Roggio, and Beni Sabti)About the EpisodeIn this episode of The Iran Breakdown, host Mark Dubowitz continues to expose and examine Tehran’s proxy wars. This time, we unravel Tehran’s relationship with the Houthis in Yemen; the Shi’a militias in Iraq; and Hamas in Gaza, specifically looking at the Regime’s hand in the October 7 attack against Israel.Admiral Mark Montgomery, Bill Roggio, and Beni Sabti, join Mark to scrutinize the Islamic Republic's weaponization of these militias to project power and carry out its agenda while dodging blame — and what America and its allies should do about it. ...
2025-05-081h 38School of WarEp 191: Mark Dubowitz on Iran and the Trump AdministrationMark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and host of The Iran Breakdown podcast, joins the show to discuss the Iranian nuclear program, where things stand with the Trump administration’s pursuit of a deal, and the prospects of an Israeli attack.▪️Times • 01:33 Introduction • 02:04 Beginnings • 04:25 A weapon is the purpose • 07:31 Enrichment • 12:32 JCPOA • 16:54 “The worst deal…” • 18:46 Can Iran reach the U.S.? • 23:53 Dismantle the program • 29:01 Splitscreen • 34:09 Risky and futile • 41:02 Pacing Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcastFind a transcript of today’s episode on our School o
2025-04-2245 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Mark Dubowitz (Apr. 14)IRAN, OMAN, AND THE UNITED STATESHEADLINE 1: The IDF struck a Hamas command center inside Gaza’s al-Ahli hospital.HEADLINE 2: Syrian President Abu Mohammed Al-Jolani was on a charm offensive this weekend. Yes, I still called him by the name he used when he was openly leading an Al-Qaeda affiliate group.HEADLINE 3: The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are reportedly planning to sign a nuclear energy cooperation agreement.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer de...
2025-04-1426 min
FDD's Foreign PodicyIran's Nuclear WeaponizationFilling in for host Cliff May is FDD CEO and host of The Iran Breakdown, Mark Dubowitz, joined by former Israeli national security advisor Jacob Nagel, now a senior fellow at FDD.Following President Trump’s recent signaling that he's open to nuclear negotiations with the Islamic Republic, Mark and Jacob revisit the flaws of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the general complexities of Iran's nuclear program. They discuss Iran's current nuclear capabilities and the implications of the program for regional security—and explain why addressing weaponization and delivery systems in any potential deal is of utmost impor...
2025-04-0354 minFDD's Foreign PodicyIran's Nuclear WeaponizationFilling in for host Cliff May is FDD CEO and host of The Iran Breakdown, Mark Dubowitz, joined by former Israeli national security advisor Jacob Nagel, now a senior fellow at FDD.Following President Trump’s recent signaling that he's open to nuclear negotiations with the Islamic Republic, Mark and Jacob revisit the flaws of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the general complexities of Iran's nuclear program. They discuss Iran's current nuclear capabilities and the implications of the program for regional security—and explain why addressing weaponization and delivery systems in any potential deal is of utmost impor...
2025-04-0354 minEye For IranEye for Iran | Ep 43 | Iran's turning point: will 2025 be the year of war or a nuclear deal?Iran will witness a turning point this year, marked by what may be the most consequential decision yet to be made by the country’s Supreme Leader. The outcome will likely come down to two options: pursuing a nuclear deal or facing the prospect of war. That’s according to Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and a well-known voice on Iran policy. He told Eye for Iran that the Trump administration is preparing for all scenarios — including military action if diplomacy fails. While Trump’s goal is to block all pathways to Iran...
2025-03-2139 min
Eye For IranEye for Iran | Ep 43 | Iran's turning point: will 2025 be the year of war or a nuclear deal?Iran will witness a turning point this year, marked by what may be the most consequential decision yet to be made by the country’s Supreme Leader. The outcome will likely come down to two options: pursuing a nuclear deal or facing the prospect of war. That’s according to Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and a well-known voice on Iran policy. He told Eye for Iran that the Trump administration is preparing for all scenarios — including military action if diplomacy fails. While Trump’s goal is to block all pathways to Iran...
2025-03-2139 minThe Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzThe Iran Nuclear File (featuring Rich Goldberg)About the EpisodeWelcome to The Iran Breakdown, hosted by Mark Dubowitz.If you know anything about Mark, you know he lives and breathes one mission: stopping a nuclear Iran and ending the Islamic Republic.Back in 2018, The New York Times put it this way: “Mark Dubowitz’s campaign to draw attention to what he saw as the flaws in the Iran nuclear deal has taken its place among the most consequential ever undertaken by a Washington think tank leader.”This excerpt was actually a hit piece that blamed Mark for Presid...
2025-03-191h 03
The Iran Breakdown with Mark DubowitzIran v. The Islamic Republic (featuring Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi)Welcome to inaugural episode of The Iran Breakdown, hosted by Mark Dubowitz.About the EpisodeThere’s a truth we’ll come back to again and again on this show: The Iranian people are extraordinary. Whether in Tehran or Los Angeles, Berlin or Toronto — Iranians are known for their brilliance, resilience, and drive.Here’s the tragedy: Only Iranians living outside the Islamic Republic are free to thrive. Inside Iran, under the grip of this brutal regime, that potential is crushed.But it wasn’t always this way.Just...
2025-03-191h 22
SmartHERNewsQUICK HIT: Iran’s Growing Threat: An Expert Explains What Comes NextAmerica bombs a terrorist group, the Houthis, who have disrupted the global economy by attacking ships along an important navigation route - that’s the headline. But the context matters, and the timing highlights perhaps a larger story: Iran. We're joined by the Foundation For Defense of Democracies, Mark Dubowitz, who explains why he believes the present moment presents an opportunity for both America and the Iranian people for new leadership, and the stakes at play. Show Notes: More on the recent U.S. operation against the Houthis in our SCOOP podcast (Apple & Spotify)
2025-03-1816 minFDD's Foreign PodicyIntroducing The Iran BreakdownEpisodes 1-3 of The Iran Breakdown drop on Wednesday, March 19. Follow now wherever you get your podcasts, including on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.About this exclusive sneak peekIn this special edition of Foreign Podicy, we're excited to introduce FDD's new podcast series hosted by Mark Dubowitz: The Iran Breakdown. Episodes 1-3 drop on Wednesday, March 19, but Foreign Podicy followers can enjoy the below exclusive preview of The Iran Breakdown, Episode II. In this sneak peek, Mark gets a masterclass on the Iran nuclear file from his FDD colleague Rich Goldberg, who previously served...
2025-03-0724 minFDD's Foreign PodicyIntroducing The Iran BreakdownEpisodes 1-3 of The Iran Breakdown drop on Wednesday, March 19. Follow now wherever you get your podcasts, including on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.About this exclusive sneak peekIn this special edition of Foreign Podicy, we're excited to introduce FDD's new podcast series hosted by Mark Dubowitz: The Iran Breakdown. Episodes 1-3 drop on Wednesday, March 19, but Foreign Podicy followers can enjoy the below exclusive preview of The Iran Breakdown, Episode II. In this sneak peek, Mark gets a masterclass on the Iran nuclear file from his FDD colleague Rich Goldberg, who previously served...
2025-03-0724 min
The Karol Markowicz ShowKarol Markowicz Show: Defending Democracies with Mark DubowitzIn this conversation, Mark Dubowitz, Chief Executive of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shares his journey from a passionate child in South Africa to a leading figure in defending democracies globally. He discusses his experiences, the challenges faced by democracies today, particularly in relation to Iran and China, and reflects on the political landscapes of South Africa and Canada. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-1928 min
The Jesse Kelly ShowTrump Border Czar Hints He'll ARREST Leftists Aiding Illegal Immigrants w/Mark DubowitzTim, Phil, & Raymond are joined by Mark Dubowitz to discuss Trump's Border Czar hunting he will arrest leftists who aid illegal immigrants evade ICE, a judge facing impeachment for blocking DOGE investigation, top FEMA officials fired after sending millions to house migrants, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says there were two shooters in JFK assassination. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Raymond @raymondgstanley (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Mark Dubowitz @mdubowitz (X) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-122h 01
Timcast IRLTrump Border Czar Hints He'll ARREST Leftists Aiding Illegal Immigrants w/Mark DubowitzTim, Phil, & Raymond are joined by Mark Dubowitz to discuss Trump's Border Czar hunting he will arrest leftists who aid illegal immigrants evade ICE, a judge facing impeachment for blocking DOGE investigation, top FEMA officials fired after sending millions to house migrants, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says there were two shooters in JFK assassination. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Raymond @raymondgstanley (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Mark Dubowitz @mdubowitz (X) Learn more about your...
2025-02-122h 01
The Green Room at TimcastIsrael, Palestine & Exiting the Israel Conflict with Mark DubowitzHosts: Charles @Frank_Trueblue (X) Guests: Mark Dubowitz @mdubowitz (X) Producer: Carter @CarterBanks (X)
2025-02-1127 min
Adam Carolla ShowReal Adam vs. A.I. AdamThe show opens with Adam talking about a text he received from Jay Leno about one of his bits, the auction for Jerry Seinfeld’s Steve McQueen Porsche 917, why people & animals yawn, and longsnapping.
Next, they play a new segment “A.I. vs. Ace”, where they compare the opinions of real Adam with those of an artificial intelligence version of him, on such topics as: fake boobs, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, and the Kansas City Chiefs relationship with the refs.
Then, Jason “Mayhem” Miller reads the news including stories about Trump slamming a sermon asking him to show “mercy” toward LGBTQ people...
2025-01-231h 57School of WarEp 164: Mark Dubowitz on Syria’s CollapseMark Dubowitz, chief executive officer of Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to break down the collapse of the Assad regime and the implications for Israel, Turkey, and Iran.▪️Times • 01:23 Introduction • 02:49 What happened? • 05:04 Rebels • 08:17 Risk assessment • 11:30 Factions • 17:10 Extremists and radicals • 19:15 “Our enemies lie to us…” • 24:19 Defensive reshuffle • 29:11 Nuclear Iran • 34:59 A powerful message • 42:40 Striking power • 47:27 A new “Ring of Fire”Follow along on Instagram or YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcastFind a transcript of today’s episode on our School of War Substack
2024-12-1151 min
Fareed Zakaria GPSUS foreign policy in a second Trump termToday on the show, guest host Bianna Golodryga speaks with Elbridge Colby, a former high-level Pentagon official during Donald Trump’s first term in office, about what he expects from Trump’s foreign policy this time around, and why he believes the focus needs to be on countering China. Next, Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to discuss the second Trump administration’s foreign policy in the Middle East, from Iran and Israel to Saudi Arabia. Then, retired US Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks wit...
2024-11-1840 min
The Tikvah PodcastMark Dubowitz on the Dangers of a Lame-Duck PresidentAmerica has just elected a new president, or rather, a new-old president. Donald Trump will be the first American president since Grover Cleveland to be elected to non-consecutive terms. All transitions between presidential administrations have an awkward aspect, felt especially during the months between the election and when the incumbent takes office. This period, when the successor has already been named by the electorate but does not yet have any official power, is when a lame-duck session of Congress meets, and the president himself is called a lame-duck president. During this period, the president—while retaining all of...
2024-11-0837 min
The Munk Debates PodcastBe it Resolved, don’t stop now. The U.S. should join Israel and take out Iran’s nuclear programIsrael’s retaliatory air strikes against Iran last week targeted strategic military locations, including drone and ballistic missile manufacturing sites as well as air defense batteries. And while the mission has been celebrated as a successful one by both Israeli and US military officials, some argue that Israel should seize on the current moment – specifically the inability of Iran to defend itself against a large scale attack - to destroy its nuclear facilities, neutralize the threat to Israel, and restore stability to the Middle East. Critics argue that this plan would result in a significant military retaliation by the Iran...
2024-11-0149 minSchool of WarEp 149: Mark Dubowitz on the Iran-Israel WarMark Dubowitz, chief executive of Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to help us understand breaking developments in the war between Israel, Iran, and Iran’s regional proxies.▪️Times • 01:41 Introduction • 02:24 Iran’s missile attack • 03:56 Iranian intentions • 06:34 Options • 11:27 Iranian concerns • 14:59 Ring of fire • 19:10 Near term calculus • 23:49 Regime change • 28:52 Reagan strategy • 32:55 A “good” dealFollow along on InstagramFind a transcript of today’s episode on our School of War Substack
2024-10-0237 min
Defending Israel with David HarrisDefending Israel with David Harris: Mark DubowitzMark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins David Harris for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East today.
2024-09-2029 min
Stakelbeck Tonight with Erick StakelbeckWMD THREAT to Israel & U.S.; Iran NUCLEAR BOMB Near Completion?Mark Dubowitz joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss Iran's ambition to build a nuclear warhead and destroy Israel and the United States. Dubowitz reveals the dangerous implication of a deepening Iran-Russia partnership and the importance of American deterrence; unfortunately lacking in the Biden administration. Could a civil uprising inside Iran topple the regime? Listen now on Stakelbeck Tonight on TBN!Listen to the previous episode of Stakelbeck Tonight here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/TSF8310089091.mp3?updated=1726062542Watch this episode of Stakelbeck Tonight on TBN+: https://www.tbnplus.com/m/3kTAS8...
2024-09-1913 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorA new (and bolder) approach to Iran? – with Mark Dubowitz*** Share episode on X: https://tinyurl.com/bdze4khv ***
Mark Dubowitz reports from Tel Aviv after over a month in Israel discussing Israel’s emerging (and bolder) approach to Iran.
Mark is the CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD). In his role, he has advised the Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden administrations and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, and he has testified more than twenty times before the U.S. Congress and foreign legislatures.
A former venture capitalist and technology executive, Mark holds a master’s degree in international public policy from Johns Hopkins Univ...
2024-08-1946 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Mark Dubowitz (Aug. 5)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
2024-08-0522 min
Preconceived238. Iran - Ideology, Nuclear Capability, and Threat to the WestOn April 13th, Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones over Israel. While Israel’s missile defensive system was able to mitigate most damage, the attack itself was unprecedented and a frightening development to the international community. When most of us think of modern-day Iran, we think of an oppressive authoritarian regime that suppresses the rights of its people and also deeply hates the West. But how did this situation come to be? Why does Iran hate the West so fiercely? What does Iran want? And how seriously must the Iran problem be taken? There have been concerns over their nuclear weapons...
2024-04-231h 05FDD's Foreign PodicyAli Khamenei’s Nuclear Ambitions and Weapons of Mass DistractionIn Gaza, Israelis are fighting a ground war – and an underground war – against Hamas, a proxy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Israelis also are responding to missile attacks from Hezbollah, Tehran’s Lebanon-based foreign legion. These are serious conflicts. But they are not separate conflicts. And they could be something else – something worse.Mark Dubowitz, FDD’s chief executive, worries that they could be what he calls “weapons of mass distraction” — a way to divert the attention of Israel’s military, intelligence, and political establishments, along with those of the Biden administration, from a more threatening development: the a...
2024-03-1556 minFDD's Foreign PodicyAli Khamenei’s Nuclear Ambitions and Weapons of Mass DistractionIn Gaza, Israelis are fighting a ground war – and an underground war – against Hamas, a proxy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Israelis also are responding to missile attacks from Hezbollah, Tehran’s Lebanon-based foreign legion. These are serious conflicts. But they are not separate conflicts. And they could be something else – something worse.Mark Dubowitz, FDD’s chief executive, worries that they could be what he calls “weapons of mass distraction” — a way to divert the attention of Israel’s military, intelligence, and political establishments, along with those of the Biden administration, from a more threatening development: the a...
2024-03-1556 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Mark Dubowitz (Jan. 31)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on the latest news from the Middle East, followed by a conversation with FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz. An expert on Iran’s nuclear program and global threat network, Mark is widely recognized as one of the key influencers in shaping policies to counter the threats from the regime in Iran. He has been sanctioned by both the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.Learn more at: www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
2024-01-3122 min
Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis"I hadn’t fully understood how much the country had so profoundly changed." BUT FIRST, a Thanksgiving quiz: is that cousin of yours a "Brit" or a "German"?First your Thanksgiving family “Israel view test”: Does that pesky family member you’re having Thanksgiving with (or not having Thanksgiving with, intentionaly) this weekend sound more like the Brit in the first video, or the German in the second? (HINT: you should definitely hope for the German.) In the first one, watch his eyebrows as she asks her question: And now, our podcast with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of DemocraciesOn November 15th, I came across what I thought was a...
2023-11-2741 minFDD's Foreign PodicyShattered PeaceThe October 7 atrocities committed against Israel and by Hamas terrorists with support from the Islamic Republic of Iran has frozen the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, as the clerical regime in Tehran doubtless anticipated. Now, the future of Saudi-Israeli relations may well depend on the outcome of Israel's war against Hamas. Host Cliff May is joined by top experts Bernard Haykel and Mark Dubowitz to discuss the status of Israeli-Saudi relations on October 6 versus now, including just how close the U.S. was to reaching a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia — and the likelihood of tho...
2023-11-101h 05FDD's Foreign PodicyShattered PeaceThe October 7 atrocities committed against Israel and by Hamas terrorists with support from the Islamic Republic of Iran has frozen the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, as the clerical regime in Tehran doubtless anticipated. Now, the future of Saudi-Israeli relations may well depend on the outcome of Israel's war against Hamas. Host Cliff May is joined by top experts Bernard Haykel and Mark Dubowitz to discuss the status of Israeli-Saudi relations on October 6 versus now, including just how close the U.S. was to reaching a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia — and the likelihood of tho...
2023-11-101h 05Call Me Back - with Dan SenorIRAN - pariah no more? with Mark DubowitzToday we sit down in Israel with Mark Dubowitz, who is the CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD), at a time that Saudi Arabia is reopening its embassy in Tehran, and Iran's relations appear to be flourishing with Beijing, Moscow and much of the Sunni Arab Middle East. Six months ago, Iran was under enormous pressure. What happened?
In his role as CEO of FDD, a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC, Mark has advised the Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden administrations and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, and he has testified more...
2023-04-1751 min
FDD's Foreign PodicyConnecting the Dots from Tehran to GazaIsrael’s latest armed conflict was with a group that calls itself Islamic Jihad, or Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or PIJ.
It’s supported, armed, and trained by the rulers of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
To learn more about this American-designated terrorist organization, how badly it was set back by the missiles of August, and what Iran’s rulers might do to build it back better, host Cliff May is joined by FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz, who was in Israel during the three-day battle, and by FDD Senior Vice President for Research Jonathan Schanzer. Jon, who i...
2022-08-1247 minFDD's Foreign PodicyConnecting the Dots from Tehran to GazaIsrael’s latest armed conflict was with a group that calls itself Islamic Jihad, or Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or PIJ.
It’s supported, armed, and trained by the rulers of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
To learn more about this American-designated terrorist organization, how badly it was set back by the missiles of August, and what Iran’s rulers might do to build it back better, host Cliff May is joined by FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz, who was in Israel during the three-day battle, and by FDD Senior Vice President for Research Jonathan Schanzer. Jon, who i...
2022-08-1247 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorThe New Deal - Iran & its nuclear program, with Mark DubowitzWhat is happening right now in Vienna with the negotiations over the future of Iran’s nuclear program? What was the significance of Putin’s recent trip to Iran? What is the nature of China’s relationship with Iran, and what can it tell us about Beijing’s grand strategy? And if Iran continues to build its nuclear program, what is Israel’s Plan B?
These are some of the questions we explore with Mark Dubowitz, who is the CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC. We sat down with while we’r...
2022-08-1253 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorThe New Deal - Iran & its nuclear program, with Mark DubowitzWhat is happening right now in Vienna with the negotiations over the future of Iran’s nuclear program? What was the significance of Putin’s recent trip to Iran? What is the nature of China’s relationship with Iran, and what can it tell us about Beijing’s grand strategy? And if Iran continues to build its nuclear program, what is Israel’s Plan B?
These are some of the questions we explore with Mark Dubowitz, who is the CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC. We sat down with while we’r...
2022-08-1153 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorThe New Deal - Iran & its nuclear program, with Mark DubowitzWhat is happening right now in Vienna with the negotiations over the future of Iran’s nuclear program? What was the significance of Putin’s recent trip to Iran? What is the nature of China’s relationship with Iran, and what can it tell us about Beijing’s grand strategy? And if Iran continues to build its nuclear program, what is Israel’s Plan B?
These are some of the questions we explore with Mark Dubowitz, who is the CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC. We sat down with while we’r...
2022-08-1144 min
FDD's Foreign PodicyDeal or No Deal: Confronting the Islamic Republic of Iran the Reagan WayFDD experts have worked for more than a decade on the threat posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
As part of a multi-pronged strategy, FDD has shared nonpartisan research and analyses with policymakers, lawmakers, and the business community.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is slated to hold its first public hearing on the theocratic regime in more than two years with administration officials and top experts, and they have invited FDD’s Mark Dubowitz – who founded our Iran program – to testify as an expert witness.
He joins Foreign Podicy host Cliff May — along with FDD’s...
2022-05-201h 03FDD's Foreign PodicyDeal or No Deal: Confronting the Islamic Republic of Iran the Reagan WayFDD experts have worked for more than a decade on the threat posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
As part of a multi-pronged strategy, FDD has shared nonpartisan research and analyses with policymakers, lawmakers, and the business community.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is slated to hold its first public hearing on the theocratic regime in more than two years with administration officials and top experts, and they have invited FDD’s Mark Dubowitz – who founded our Iran program – to testify as an expert witness.
He joins Foreign Podicy host Cliff May — along with FDD’s...
2022-05-201h 03
FDD's Foreign PodicyBiden’s Moment of Truth in IranNegotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have not gone well. President Biden may soon have to choose between two unappealing options: allowing the theocratic regime to become a nuclear-weapons power or using military force to prevent that outcome.
Mark Dubowitz, FDD’s chief executive, and Matthew Kroenig, a former senior policy advisor at the Pentagon, now a professor of government at Georgetown University, and director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, recently published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal arguing that one of those options is decidedly worse than that o...
2022-01-1539 minFDD's Foreign PodicyBiden’s Moment of Truth in IranNegotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have not gone well. President Biden may soon have to choose between two unappealing options: allowing the theocratic regime to become a nuclear-weapons power or using military force to prevent that outcome.
Mark Dubowitz, FDD’s chief executive, and Matthew Kroenig, a former senior policy advisor at the Pentagon, now a professor of government at Georgetown University, and director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, recently published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal arguing that one of those options is decidedly worse than that o...
2022-01-1539 min
The Foreign Desk with Lisa DaftariWhat is the Best Way to Deal with the Iranian Regime?The Foreign Desk Founder Lisa Daftari and Mark Dubowitz from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discuss the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna. They also discuss sanctions and the best way to deal with Iran's regime.
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2021-04-0833 min
Middle East Forum PodcastNew Year, New Administration - How Will the US Deal with Iran? with Mark DubowitzPresident Biden wants to return to the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) repudiated by the Trump administration, but is it too late to turn back the clock? With Biden stating that Tehran must stop enriching uranium before sanctions are lifted, what are the chances of striking a deal? Are there better policy options on the table?
2021-02-0834 min
People of the PodCOVID-19 in NY's Ultra-Orthodox Community with Jacob Kornbluh; Iran Sanctions with Mark DubowitzThis week we're joined by Jewish Insider National Politics Reporter Jacob Kornbluh, who has spent months reporting on the state of COVID-19 in New York's ultra-Orthodox communities. On October 7, Kornbluh, a resident of Borough Park, was attacked while reporting on anti-lockdown protests in his neighborhood. We'll hear a portion of this special live podcast recording, on why the ultra-Orthodox community has been so hard-hit by the pandemic, what is fueling the recent protests, and where the community should go from here. Then, we sit down with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, to talk about...
2020-10-2350 min