Ahmad Sharawi is a Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he focuses on Middle East affairs, particularly the Levant, Iraq, and related regional dynamics. His work centers on political, security, and geopolitical developments affecting state stability and non-state actors in these areas. At FDD, he contributes research and analysis to inform policymakers and the public on evolving threats, regional alliances, and governance challenges. Sharawi’s expertise supports FDD’s broader mission of advancing U.S. national security and foreign policy interests in the Middle East through rigorous research and strategic insight.