Why did Yaakov Willner choose to engage in these programs?
Willner had a general interest in foreign policy and national security, and he believed that participating in these academic programs would serve as a stepping stone for work in those areas. He specifically chose AEI and Hudson Institute for their reputation in hosting top foreign policy scholars.
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Why did Yaakov Willner choose to engage in these programs?

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Willner had a general interest in foreign policy and national security, and he believed that participating in these academic programs would serve as a stepping stone for work in those areas. He specifically chose AEI and Hudson Institute for their reputation in hosting top foreign policy scholars.<|im_end|>