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The Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA), formerly known as the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA), is an Israeli conservative think tank established in 1976. It specializes in public diplomacy, foreign policy, security studies, and Middle East policy analysis, with a focus on promoting Zionist perspectives, countering anti-Israel narratives in international forums, and advocating for Israel's legal rights under international law. The organization conducts research and produces studies on strategic topics, including Middle East conflicts, to support Israel's strategic interests. It publishes the biennial journal Jewish Political Studies Review, alongside other content aimed at influencing global discourse on Israel's security and diplomatic interests. The think tank has positioned itself as Israel's 'global embassy' for national security and applied diplomacy, producing hundreds of initiatives by leading experts. It confronts false legal claims against Israel, provides historical and legal arguments supporting Jewish rights to sovereignty in the Land of Israel, and examines the status of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the legality of Israeli activities in disputed areas. Serving as a counterweight to hostile international narratives, it emphasizes public policy, diplomacy, and security. In recent years, the organization rebranded from JCPA to JCFA to reflect a more proactive 'do' tank approach, initiating efforts to forge alliances with Arab nations, counter disinformation, and reshape regional perceptions of Israel's role in security and prosperity. It operates as an independent research institute dedicated to strengthening advocacy for Israel on the global stage and focuses on Jewish issues as part of its broader mandate.
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