FDD Events Podcast

The Middle East is teetering on the precipice of major upheaval as the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies have ignited a devastating multi-front war against Israel and the West. An axis of authoritarian countries are working closely to create chaos in Europe and the Middle East. Regional dynamics are undeniably shuffling as the terrorist groups on Israel’s borders and their financiers in Tehran grow more emboldened. Meanwhile, the US is attempting to restrain Israel from taking direct action against Iran and Hezbollah, fearing that one miscalculated move may tip the scale. Moreover, efforts by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt to broker a hostage deal seem to be moving one step forward and two steps back. These dynamics present unprecedented challenges to the U.S.-Israel security relationship.This critical moment demands strategic planning and raises several key questions: What are the implications of this escalating crisis for the U.S.-Israel security dynamic, and how might it impact the broader regional stability? How does the shifting global balance of power affect U.S.-Israeli relations and American interests in the Middle East? What adjustments might Israel need to make in the wake of October 7 and its war against Hamas? What weapon system and munitions challenges does the U.S. face as the “arsenal of democracy”? And finally, what lessons are to be learned from the ongoing wars with regard to intelligence reliability, deterrence, and conflict management?To explore these questions, FDD will host a panel discussion with MG (Ret.) Amir Eshel, FDD Senior Fellow and former Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense; Eyal Hulata, FDD Senior International Fellow and former Israeli National Security Advisor and Head of Israel’s National Security Council; RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Senior Director of FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation; and Jonathan Schanzer, FDD Senior Vice President for Research. The conversation will be moderated by Katie Pavlich, editor for Townhall.com and Fox News contributor.For more, check out: https://www.fdd.org/events/2024/09/10/strategic-planning-in-chaos-the-future-of-the-us-israel-security-partnership/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Founder and President Cliff May.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Nick Stewart, Senior Director of Government Relations at FDD Action.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Research Analyst Mariam Wahba.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ruby Chen, father of Itay Chen, who was murdered on October 7th and whose body is being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Assaf Orion, the Liz and Mony Rueven International Fellow at The Washington Institute.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

Ehud Yaari, Lafer International Fellow at The Washington Institute and seasoned Israeli reporter, shares his insights on the escalating multi-front conflict in the Middle East. He discusses Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah and the strategic importance of the 8200 intelligence unit. Yaari highlights concerns regarding Iran's influence in regional dynamics and the implications for U.S. terrorism efforts following an environmental crisis. The conversation dives deep into the complexities of ceasefire negotiations and the ongoing challenges facing Israel and its neighbors.

In this discussion, Andrew Fox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, delves into the current multi-front war in the Middle East, particularly the Gaza conflict and its political fallout. He examines Israel's military strategies against Hamas, the complexities of hostage situations, and the role of propaganda. The conversation also touches on Iran's military limitations and nuclear advancements, emphasizing the urgent need for U.S. involvement to maintain regional stability and prevent miscalculations that could lead to escalation.

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Seth Frantzman, Senior Middle East Correspondent and Analyst at The Jerusalem Post and an FDD adjunct fellow.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/