Government & Policy

Danny Burmawi is the founder and CEO of the Ideological Defense Institute (IDI), a nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to restoring confidence in and defending the Judeo-Christian principles that shaped Western civilization against anti-Western theological and ideological systems. Coming from a Muslim Jordanian background, Danny converted to Christianity, moved to Lebanon, and lived there for fifteen years, where he led multiple organizations across the Middle East. He is a leading voice on Middle East affairs and countering political Islam, holds a Master of Theological Studies, and is the author of the #1 bestselling book Islam, Israel and the West.

Adam W. Schindler serves as Chief Technology Officer at AFPI, where he leads technology strategy, digital infrastructure, and data-driven innovation. He has held senior leadership roles across technology, media, accounting, and nonprofit organizations, with expertise in digital architecture, analytics, messaging strategy, and large-scale web systems. His work often sits at the intersection of public policy, culture, and emerging technology. Schindler holds a degree in philosophy of comparative religion from Colorado State University and is an ordained pastor. He is also a novelist, storyteller, and author of Pharaoh: Curse of the Kings, with a lifelong connection to Israel and the ancient Near East.