I am incredibly honored and overwhelmed by the Foundation’s support during my M.A. studies at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya (IDC). You have afforded me the opportunity to continue to advance my academic studies and professional capabilities to be able to give back to the world.

In addition to my M.A. course load and working as a Teaching Assistant throughout my M.A., I have been busy with numerous extra-curricular opportunities, of which included an internship at the Abba Eban Institute for International Diplomacy (AEI) at their Diplomacy 2030 desk. I also joined the Advisory Board of a new think tank, the Center for Regional Research and Sustainability Studies (CRSS) at their Conflict and Peace desk where I published an article and joined their Editorial Board. I submitted an abstract, which was accepted, and I intend to present post COVID at the 2021 International Political Science Association’s (IPSA) 26th World Congress of Political Science. I also continued to serve as President and Director of the Israeli Model United Nations Association (IMUNA).  In addition to other organizational engagements, I volunteered with the elderly and worked as an English teacher at the Smart Center afterschool program.

Throughout my studies, I have met countless diplomats, ambassadors, business icons, entrepreneurs, as well as leading experts in the fields of Diplomacy, Politics, International Security, and Counter-Terrorism. All of these enriching experiences have expanded my knowledge base and prepared me to become a leader in my field of Counter-Terrorism, Homeland Security, Diplomacy and Business.

As I look forward to the completion of my studies and graduation, I am at a loss for words to express the full extent and depth of my gratitude for the Foundation’s kindness.

*Ari K. made Aliya from Cleveland, Ohio in 2012 and served in Givati until 2015. The Joshua M. Rosen Foundation is so proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of Ari’s academic journey!