A 2011-2012 fellow, Cohen interns at the Ministry of Strategic Affairs in the Prime Minister's Office.

Prior to joining the fellows program, Cohen spent time volunteering and working in Casablanca (while learning the secrets of Moroccan cuisine). Earlier, he worked as a writer and editor at a public affairs and strategic communications firm in Washington, D.C.

Cohen holds a B.A. from Swarthmore College, where he completed a double major in economics and political science as a McCabe Scholar. He is currently pursuing his M.A. in international relations with a specialization in security and diplomacy at the Hebrew University.