Ethan Ward was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to pursue an MA in security and diplomacy studies from Tel Aviv University. He graduated from Northern Arizona University Honors College in 2026 with a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Law and minors in Political Science and Law and Society. His published work, "Leadership Profile: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei," analyzes the political vision and motivations of Iran’s former Supreme Leader through a historical lens, focusing on his desire for Iranian regional hegemony.

Ethan hopes to continue his research into navigating how geopolitical realities can be translated into workable solutions at Tel Aviv University. He is particularly interested in the Arab-Israeli conflict and the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. After the Fulbright program in Israel, Ethan will return to the United States to attend the University of Virginia School of Law.