JINSA has a Two-Fold Mandate:

1. To educate the American public about the importance of an effective U.S. defense capability so that our vital interests as Americans can be safeguarded; and

2. To inform the American defense and foreign affairs community about the important role Israel can and does play in bolstering democratic interests in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

About JINSA

The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) is a non-profit, non-partisan and nonsectarian educational organization committed to explaining the need for a prudent national security policy for the United States, addressing the security requirements of both the United States and the State of Israel, and strengthening the strategic cooperation relationship between these two great democracies.

Founded as a result of the lessons learned from the 1973 Yom Kippur War, JINSA communicates with the national security establishment and the general public to explain the role Israel can and does play in bolstering American interests, as well as the link between American defense policy and the security of Israel.

Over the years, JINSA has achieved a reputation as a credible and independent resource. Its findings and recommendations are published in a variety of formats including a web site, JINSA Online (www.jinsa.org); regular op-eds called JINSA Reports distributed by e-mail; The Journal of International Security Affairs; periodic think-pieces called Viewpoints; and occasional books, monographs and conference proceedings.

JINSA's annual programs include sponsoring a trip for retired United States Flag and General Officers to Israel and a study program in Israel for cadets and midshipmen from the Naval Academy, the Military Academy at West Point, and the Air Force Academy. JINSA also arranges interchanges between Pentagon officials and Jewish community leadership and sponsors lectures and conferences at the national military academies and leading national security think tanks. These programs are aimed at facilitating dialogue between security policy makers, military officials, diplomats, and the community at large to increase the understanding of national security issues.

JINSA is a national organization based in Washington D.C. It receives support from more than 17,000 members nationwide and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of key figures in the national security community and leadership throughout the country.

Basic Facts About JINSA

JINSA communicates with the Jewish Community and the national security establishment on behalf of the role Israel can and does play in bolstering American interests, as well as the link between American defense policy and the security of Israel.

With more than 20 years experience, JINSA has tremendous expertise in security matters. JINSA provides information, analyses and assistance to the defense establishment, the administration, Congress, the media, and JINSA members. JINSA designs its programs to promote American Israel security cooperation to benefit both countries.

JINSA is Forward Looking - JINSA deals today with the those issues that will impact upon American and Israeli national security tomorrow.

U.S.-Israel Strategic Cooperation - Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction - Ballistic Missile Defense - Terrorism - Strategic Partnership - High Tech Conventional Weapons - Radical Movements - the State of American Defense - Export Controls

These are just some of the issues that JINSA grapples with every day. And every day, new issues appear - oftentimes violently.

JINSA is a non-profit tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that, therefore, contributions to JINSA are tax-deductible.