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Dr. Avner Cohen is a Professor in the Graduate School of International Policy and Management at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a Senior Fellow at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS). He maintains significant academic affiliations including a decade-long association with the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland and serves on the J-street Advisory Board and Daisy Alliance board.
Dr. Cohen earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy and History from Tel Aviv University (1975), an M.A. in Philosophy from York University (1977), and a Ph.D. from the Committee on History of Culture at the University of Chicago (1981). His academic career includes positions in the philosophy department at Tel Aviv University (1983-1991), visiting professorships at multiple American universities, and the Forchheimer Visiting Professorship at Hebrew University (2005).
His research focuses on nuclear history, nonproliferation, and Israeli nuclear policy, with particular expertise in Israel's nuclear program development and the concept of 'nuclear opacity.' Dr. Cohen's scholarly approach combines historical analysis with political theory and ethical considerations, examining how nuclear weapons have shaped Middle Eastern security dynamics and international nonproliferation efforts. His work bridges academic research and policy relevance, influencing both scholarly understanding and practical nonproliferation initiatives.
Dr. Cohen's publication history reveals a consistent trajectory from theoretical philosophical inquiries to increasingly policy-relevant nuclear studies. His scholarly output spans historical analysis, policy prescription, and ethical examination of nuclear weapons, with growing emphasis on contemporary nonproliferation challenges while maintaining deep historical grounding.
- MacArthur Foundation Research and Writing Award (1990)
- MacArthur Foundation Research and Writing Award (2004)
- Senior Fellow at USIP (1997-98)
- Senior Fellow at USIP (2007-08)
- Public Policy Scholar at Woodrow Wilson International Center (2009-2010)
Dr. Cohen has contributed significantly to nuclear policy discourse through his leadership in major research initiatives, including co-directing MIT's Project on Nuclear Arms Control in the Middle East (1990-1995). His scholarly influence extends beyond academia through over one hundred op-ed pieces in major newspapers and active participation in policy advisory roles. His research has been supported by prestigious foundations including the MacArthur Foundation, reflecting the significance of his contributions to nuclear studies.
As a Senior Fellow at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Dr. Cohen contributes to one of the world's leading research institutions focused on preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction. His work within this center emphasizes historical understanding as a foundation for contemporary nonproliferation policy, connecting scholarly research with practical policy applications in the complex field of nuclear security.
