Press Releases

Longtime Officer David Justman Tapped to Serve As the New JINSA President

The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) is proud to announce that longtime Officer David Justman has been named as JINSA's new President. A resident of Los Angeles, California, Mr. Justman has a history of service to the organization, including most recently as the Co-Chairman of JINSA's prestigious Board of Advisors.

JINSA Welcomes Dr. Michael Makovsky As Its New Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

A well-respected U.S. national security expert, with a background in government, academia, and finance, Makovsky’s areas of policy expertise include Iran’s nuclear program, the Middle East, and international energy markets.

Press Release - Latino Business, Public and Community Leaders Visit Israel

The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) recently concluded its second tour of Israel by a select group of U.S. Hispanic private and public professionals. The 5-day visit was part of the Latino-Jewish Alliance for a Secure America, a JINSA initiative created to build upon the common interests of U.S. Latino and Jewish communities in areas critical for the future of the United States, which includes a number of U.S. national security topics ranging from the Middle East to its national borders.

Lt. Gen. David P. Fridovich, USA (ret.) Joins JINSA as Director for Defense & Strategies

Lt. Gen. David P. Fridovich, USA (ret.) has joined the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs as Director for Defense & Strategies. A Green Beret, General Fridovich retired at the end of 2011 as Deputy Commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Press Release - Former U.S. Generals & Admirals: Defense Cuts Likely to Harm America’s National Security

As the U.S. contemplates the most significant reductions to the defense budget in the post-World War II era, JINSA asked a cross section of its military advisors to analyze the proposed cuts and comment on their specifics.

Press Release - JINSA Welcomes New Executive Director Larry Greenfield

"I am deeply honored to join such a highly respected and patriotic institution such as JINSA," says Greenfield. "I am committed to ensuring that we build upon JINSA's decades of success in promoting sound American defense policy and strong defense and security cooperation with Israel."

Press Release: JINSA Welcomes Six New Advisors

The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) welcomed three senior retired military officers and three law enforcement executives to its Board of Advisors.

Press Release - JINSA Calls on U.S. Gov't. to Demand Egypt Secure Sinai

The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) today called upon the White House to communicate its expectation that Egypt's ruling Supreme Military Council will act to secure the Sinai border with Israel and act to curb attacks on the pipeline supplying Israel and Jordan with natural gas.

Press Release - JINSA Applauds Obama Admin. Turnaround on Iran

The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) today expressed support for the Obama Administration’s recognition that Iran has been assisting terrorist groups in their attacks on U.S. troops.

Press Release - JINSA Commends Greece for Halting Anti-Israel Flotilla

JINSA applauded the recent decision by the Government of Greece to block the departure of a flotilla of ships intending to seek confrontation by violating Israel's legal blockade of the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza.