The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a think tank based in Washington, DC, USA. Founded in 2001, FDD focuses on publishing research related to foreign policy and security issues. Their areas of study include nuclear non-proliferation, cyber threats, sanctions, illicit finance, and policy surrounding North Korea, Iran, Russia, the war in Afghanistan, and other subjects. FDD operates as a 501(c)(3) entity. They do not have a print edition and their website is www.fdd.org.