The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a policy institute focusing on foreign policy and national security. Founded in 2001, FDD combines policy research, democracy and counterterrorism education, strategic communications and investigative journalism in support of its mission to promote pluralism, defend democratic values and fight the ideologies that drive terrorism. FDD transforms ideas into action and policy by focusing its efforts where opinions are formed and decisions are made. FDD holds events throughout the year, including the Leading Thinkers series, briefings on Capitol Hill, expert roundtables for public officials, diplomats and military officers, book releases, and panel discussions and debates within the policy community.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.defenddemocracy.org/
- Address:
- P.O. Box 33249, Washington D.C. 20033, USA
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
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Topics of research
Geographics of focus
North America, Latin America , Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia, Asia
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
2001
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Founded by
Founders: Clifford D. May
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): Clifford D. May
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Clifford D. May
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): Clifford D. May
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Clifford D. May
Leader gender: Male
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Data notes
Last updated: 08/06/2021
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Wikipedia: List of think tanks
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Wikipedia: List of think tanks
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