Jonathan Schanzer is an American author, policy analyst, and think tank executive specializing in national security, counterterrorism, Iran, and Middle East affairs, with a focus on terrorism financing. He currently serves as Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a neoconservative think tank based in Washington, D.C., where he oversees the organization's experts and scholars, directing research on foreign policy and security issues. Schanzer previously worked as a terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, playing a key role in designating numerous terrorist financiers. His career also includes positions as a research fellow at the Middle East Forum and contributions to congressional testimonies on topics like the Iranian regime and regional conflicts. He has collaborated professionally with figures such as Sarah Stern on FDD initiatives. Schanzer is a prolific author, having written books on Palestinian politics, the Muslim Brotherhood, and U.S. policy in the Middle East, including titles like 'State of Failure: The Inside Story of the Israeli and American Failure to Counter Hamas' and 'Gaza: The Next War?'. He frequently appears in media outlets and podcasts, such as Commentary Magazine, discussing events like potential revolutions in Iran and U.S. strategies against adversaries including Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. His work emphasizes robust U.S. foreign policy and alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean, including trilateral cooperation between Israel, Cyprus, and Greece. Educated in the United States and Israel, Schanzer's expertise stems from academic training and practical experience in government and nonprofit sectors. He remains an influential voice in neoconservative circles, advocating for strong measures against terrorism and authoritarian regimes.