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Ari Cicurel

- Tuesday, November 27, 2018 |
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Ari Cicurel joined JINSA in September 2018 as a Policy Analyst and has been Assistant Director of Foreign Policy since January 2023.

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, The Hill, The National Interest, The Jerusalem Post, Military Times, RealClearDefense, and The Jewish News Syndicate.

Publications
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