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Ari Cicurel

- Tuesday, November 27, 2018 |
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Ari Cicurel has been Associate Director of Foreign Policy at JINSA since January 2025. His prior roles at JINSA include as Assistant Director of Foreign Policy from 2023-2025, Senior Policy Analyst from 2020-2023, and Policy Analyst from September 2018-January 2020.

Ari is a graduate of the University of Michigan where he dual majored in Political Science and Judaic Studies. While in college, he interned at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy in their Military and Security Program and the Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem. Ari received his Master of Arts in War Studies from King’s College London.

His writing has appeared in Bloomberg, Newsweek, The Hill, Defense News, Defense One, Breaking Defense, The National Interest, The Jerusalem Post, Military Times, RealClearDefense, and The Jewish News Syndicate.

Publications
Houthi Projectile Tracker: 5/7/25 Update
May 7, 2025
The Typhoon Doctrine: A New Strategy for Securing Israel’s Borders
May 7, 2025
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: March 2025
April 4, 2025
Help Wanted: Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Referee
RealClearDefense - March 25, 2025
Houthi Escalation Projectile Tracker: 3/18/25 Update
March 18, 2025
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: February 2025
March 7, 2025
President Trump Must Use Every Tool to Speed Up Arms for Israel
Breaking Defense - February 25, 2025
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: January 2025
February 7, 2025
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: December 2024
January 7, 2025
Israel-Houthi Escalation Projectile Tracker: 1/3/25 Update
January 3, 2025
Israel-Houthi Escalation Projectile Tracker: 12/20/24 Update
December 20, 2024
October Missile Attack Proves Costly for Iranian Regime
December 6, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: November 2024
December 5, 2024
Northern Ceasefire Projectile Tracker: 12/3 Update
December 4, 2024
Northern Escalation Projectile Tracker: 11/21 Update
November 21, 2024
Northern Escalation Projectile Tracker: 11/14 Update
November 14, 2024
U.S. Should Undercut the Iran-Russia-China Three-Legged Stool
RealClearDefense - November 13, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: October 2024
November 12, 2024
For the Sake of Israelis and Palestinians, Israel Must Completely Defeat Hamas in Gaza
Algemeiner - October 31, 2024
Fighting underground: The US military must learn from Israel’s experience
Breaking Defense - October 24, 2024
Northern Escalation Projectile Tracker: 10/22 Update
October 22, 2024
IDF Kills Sinwar: A Blow for Iran, Triumph for Israelis and Palestinians
October 20, 2024
Northern Escalation Projectile Tracker: 10/15 Update
October 15, 2024
Northern Escalation Projectile Tracker: 10/9 Update
October 9, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: September 2024
October 2, 2024
Iran Goes Ballistic Defending Degraded Hezbollah
October 1, 2024
Israel’s Operation Northern Arrows Projectile Tracker: 9/24-9/30
September 30, 2024
Iran Projectile Tracker: Northern Escalation in September
September 23, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: August 2024
September 11, 2024
Israel Preempts Hezbollah Attack
August 27, 2024
Resumption of Iran-backed Attacks Against U.S. Troops After Israeli Operations
August 15, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: July 2024
August 5, 2024
Israel Reportedly Eliminates Senior Hamas and Hezbollah Leaders
July 31, 2024
Houthi UAV Strike Against Tel Aviv Escalates Iran-backed Regional War
July 23, 2024
Iran-backed Attacks Against U.S. Forces Resume
July 17, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: June 2024
July 3, 2024
Hezbollah’s New Drone Threats to Israel
July 2, 2024
Houthis Turn Rarely Effective Strikes into Strategic Success
June 20, 2024
Hezbollah’s Escalation Threatens Full-Scale War
June 20, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: May 2024
June 7, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 6/7/24
June 7, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 6/4/24
June 4, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/31/24
May 31, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/28/24
May 28, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/24/24
May 24, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/22/24
May 22, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/20/24
May 20, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/17/24
May 17, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/15/24
May 15, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/13/24
May 13, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/10/24
May 10, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/8/24
May 8, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: April 2024
May 7, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/6/24
May 6, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/3/24
May 3, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 5/1/24
May 1, 2024
Israel Strikes Back; U.S. Must Show ‘No Daylight’
April 19, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/19/24
April 19, 2024
Iran’s Failed Kill Shot Leaves it Vulnerable
April 18, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/17/24
April 17, 2024
Any ‘Win’ Against Iran is Premature Without Shutting Down its Capabilities
The Hill - April 17, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/15/24
April 15, 2024
Unprecedented Iranian Regime Attack Against Israel
April 14, 2024
Opportunities to Disrupt Iran-Russia Drone Axis
April 12, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/12/24
April 12, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/10/24
April 10, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/8/24
April 8, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/5/24
April 5, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: March 2024
April 4, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/3/24
April 3, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 4/1/24
April 1, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/29/24
March 29, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/27/24
March 27, 2024
U.S. Abstention at the UN Undermined Support for Israel—And Stated U.S. Policy
March 26, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/25/24
March 25, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/22/24
March 22, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/20/24
March 20, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/18/24
March 18, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/15/24
March 15, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/13/24
March 13, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/11/24
March 11, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/8/24
March 8, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/6/24
March 6, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/4/24
March 4, 2024
Monthly Iran Projectile Tracker: February 2024
March 1, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 3/1/24
March 1, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/28/24
February 28, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/26/24
February 26, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/23/24
February 23, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/21/24
February 21, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/20/24
February 20, 2024
Unnecessary U.S. Investigation into Israeli Operations
February 16, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/16/24
February 16, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/14/24
February 14, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/12/24
February 12, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/9/24
February 9, 2024
Iran Projectile and Malign Activity Tracker Update 2/7/24
February 7, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/7/24
February 7, 2024
Stop Letting Iran Hide Behind its Proxies and Strike Them Head-on
The Hill - February 6, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/5/24
February 5, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 2/2/24
February 2, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/31/24
January 31, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/29/24
January 29, 2024
Deadly Iran-backed Attack Requires Response Against Iranian Regime Targets
January 29, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/24/24
January 24, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/22/24
January 22, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/19/24
January 19, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/18/24
January 18, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/17/24
January 17, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/16/24
January 16, 2024
Strikes Against the Houthis Should Not Be a One-Off
January 12, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/12/24
January 12, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/11/24
January 11, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/9/24
January 9, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/8/24
January 8, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/5/24
January 5, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/4/24
January 4, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/3/24
January 3, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 1/2/24
January 2, 2024
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/29
December 29, 2023
To Deter Houthi Strikes in Red Sea, US Must Turn From Defense to Offense
Breaking Defense - December 28, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/27
December 27, 2023
Seventh U.S. Strike Amid Over 100 Iran-backed Attacks in Iraq and Syria
December 27, 2023
The US Must Help Israel Deal with Hezbollah Before It’s Too Late
The Hill - December 23, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/22
December 22, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/21
December 21, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/20
December 20, 2023
New Maritime Task Force Needs Credible Military Force for Successful Deterrence
December 19, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/19
December 19, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/18
December 18, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/15
December 15, 2023
Deterrence Is More Than Deployments: The Effects, and Limitations, of the Administration&#...
RealClearDefense - December 14, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/14
December 14, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/12
December 12, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/11
December 11, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/7
December 7, 2023
Failure to Deter Houthi Attacks Endangers Global Shipping
December 6, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/6
December 6, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/5
December 5, 2023
First Preemptive U.S. Strike Since 10/7
December 4, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/4
December 4, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/1
December 1, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/30
November 30, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/29
November 29, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/28
November 28, 2023
First U.S. Strikes in Iraq Amid Iran-backed Escalation
November 22, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/21
November 21, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/20
November 20, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/17
November 17, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/16
November 16, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/15
November 15, 2023
Iran-backed Escalation Against U.S. Forces Persists Despite 3rd Round of U.S. Strikes
November 13, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/13
November 13, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/10
November 10, 2023
Iranian Regime Continues Escalation, Despite Limited U.S. Strikes
November 9, 2023
How US Marines Can Protect Commercial Shipping in the Gulf
Defense News - September 12, 2023
To Counter Iran at Sea, US Must Sell Partners on Doing More
Breaking Defense - July 12, 2023
Israel’s Multifront Escalation
Real Clear Defense - May 12, 2023
What Ukraine Teaches the US About Combat Helicopter Operations
The Defense Post - March 24, 2023
America Should Follow Israel’s Lead on Iran
National Interest - February 28, 2023
US Marines’ Foray with Iron Dome Highlights Criticality of Integration Between US, Israe...
Breaking Defense - February 24, 2023
Iran Is Attacking the U.S., So Why Aren’t We Striking Back?
Newsweek - January 27, 2023
Preemptively Help Ukraine Counter Iranian-made Ballistic Missiles
Defense News - November 22, 2022
Israel-Lebanon Agreement: A Model For Eastern Mediterranean Energy
19FortyFive - November 10, 2022
Why Congress Must Sanction Iran’s Drone Program
National Interest - November 4, 2022
Unparalleled Iranian Attack on Kurds
RealClearDefense - October 19, 2022
Arming Cyprus is the Next Step to Deterring Putin and Erdogan
The Hill - September 27, 2022
Without Alexandroupolis, Transatlantic Security Is Dead in the Water
National Interest - August 29, 2022
US Should Draw in Israel, Regional Players for Directed Energy Development
Breaking Defense - July 21, 2022
Tanker Troubles: America Needs a Plan B Iran Strategy
National Interest - June 23, 2022
A New Nuclear Deal Won’t Stop Iranian Aggression
Newsweek - April 20, 2022
To Offset Dangerous Iran Deal, Expedite KC-46As to Israel
March 7, 2022
Here’s How The US Can Reestablish a Measure of Deterrence Against Iran
Defense News - February 4, 2022
Countering Erdogan: What Biden Must do for the Sake of Stability
Defense News - November 5, 2021
Fifth Fleet’s Task Force 59 Is a Good Start
RealClearDefense - October 6, 2021
Beyond Iran, the US and Israel Must Work Together to Counter China
Breaking Defense - September 9, 2021
Biden Needs to Prepare for Iran’s Escalating Projectile Threat
Defense News - July 15, 2021
U.S. Must Strengthen Israel’s Deterrence
Defense One - June 3, 2021
China’s Iran Deal Is Just the Beginning
The National Interest - April 6, 2021
Special Ops Aren’t A Substitute For Strategy
Breaking Defense - March 19, 2021
Israel Gets Ready for the Big Move—to U.S. CENTCOM
The National Interest - February 28, 2021
Here’s how the US can reestablish a measure of deterrence against Iran
Defense News - February 4, 2021
Biden Should Aim for a Smaller, but Smarter, Military Posture in Middle East
The Hill - November 20, 2020
Turkey and Russia’s Endgame in Libya—And Why America Should Not Stand Still
The National Interest - October 30, 2020
Selling F-35 Jets to Qatar Poses a Direct Threat to Israel
The Jerusalem Post - October 17, 2020
The Risk of Russian and Chinese Weapons Sales in the Middle East—and What American Can D...
The National Interest - October 9, 2020
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Is Only a Temporary Solution
Israel Hayom - September 8, 2020
US Should Stop Weapons Flowing To Libya
Breaking Defense - August 21, 2020
The UAE-Israel Agreement – and a Brighter Future for the Middle East
Algemeiner - August 17, 2020
Israel’s War of Attrition is Potently Relevant Today
Algemeiner - August 11, 2020
Pandemic Presents Opportunities to Rebuild America’s Global Standing with Middle Eas...
Washington Times - August 10, 2020
Russia’s Attempt to Steal COVID-19 Research Signals a Cybersecurity Crisis in U.S.
Washington Times - July 28, 2020
U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue and Foreign Influence in Iraq
Real Clear Defense - June 11, 2020
Iran’s Coronavirus Communications Create a Window of Opportunity for America
The National Interest - June 7, 2020
‘Endless Wars’ and Political Warfare
The Hill - March 20, 2020
The Case For a Political Warfare Campaign Against Iran
The Hill - March 1, 2020
The Middle East in View of a Decreased US Presence
The Jerusalem Post - February 20, 2020
The US Needs Sustained Strategy Against Iran
The Hill - January 12, 2020
Restoring US Credibility in the Middle East
Military Times - December 14, 2019
After The Rockets: Stalemate For Now, But What Are The Next Moves?
Jewish News Syndicate - November 21, 2019
Consequences of the US Withdrawal from Syria
The Defense Post - October 26, 2019
Contesting Iran’s Gray Zone Strategy
Real Clear Defense - October 18, 2019
Rethinking Maximum Pressure on Iran
Real Clear Defense - September 20, 2019
How to Avert a New War in Gaza
Bloomberg - August 12, 2019
Gaza’s Deterioration is Making War with Israel More Likely
The National Interest - April 27, 2019
US Must Begin Bolstering Regional Allies to Mitigate Fallout from Syria Withdrawal
The Hill - December 21, 2018
Syria’s S-300 Gift From Russia
Real Clear Defense - November 21, 2018