During the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, Andrea Stricker, Deputy Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Nonproliferation and Biodefense Program, asserted that the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were highly effective, suggesting that the massive ordnance used likely rendered Iran’s centrifuges damaged or inoperable.

Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, provided commentary on Fox News regarding Israel's defensive capabilities amid Iranian missile strikes. His assessment emphasized the effectiveness of Israeli defenses in intercepting a majority of incoming missiles, a stance that implicitly endorses aggressive military posturing and an interventionist security policy.

Bradley Bowman, head of the defense program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, publicly cautioned against deploying active-duty military forces in Los Angeles amid concerns that such measures could undermine democratic norms and pave the way for authoritarian practices.

Andrea Stricker, deputy director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, authored a piece urging President Trump to reject an interim nuclear deal with Iran. The article argues that any agreement short of permanent dismantling of Iran's nuclear capabilities would allow the regime to retain significant military potential, and recommends maximum pressure, including military strikes and intensified sanctions.

Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's authoritarian actions and his support for extremist groups, warning that such measures harm both regional stability and democratic norms. His remarks were made public during heightened diplomatic tensions, and they underscore the Foundation's commitment to opposing authoritarianism.

Bradley Bowman, senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, questioned whether Putin would be ready to end the Ukraine conflict, suggesting that the Trump administration’s approach might inadvertently embolden authoritarian practices by offering concessions to Russia.

An analysis of the Foundation’s OpenSecrets profile reveals modest campaign contributions alongside significant lobbying spending ($630,000 in 2024). This indicates a strategic use of financial influence to shape policy, raising concerns from an anti-fascist perspective about the concentration of power and potential impacts on democratic processes.

OpenSecrets data reveals that the Foundation for Defense of Democracies spent $70,000 on lobbying in 2020. This expenditure reflects an effort to influence political processes, raising concerns from an anti-fascist perspective regarding the use of financial influence to steer policy outcomes.