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    Sima Shine is a Senior Researcher and former Director of the research program "Iran and the Shiite Axis" at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS).

    For most of her career, Ms. Shine served in the Israeli Intelligence Community. Her last position was Head of the Research & Evaluation Division of the Mossad (2003-2007).  In this capacity, she was in charge of the production of both daily and periodical evaluations on Middle Eastern and international issues, led security and intelligence dialogues with various counterparts in the international community, and was involved in political-military meetings with decision makers.

    After her retirement from the Mossad, Shine served as Deputy Head of Strategic Affairs in Israel's National Security Council (2008-2009) and then (2009 -2016) served in the Ministry of Strategic Affairs, where she was responsible, inter alia, for the Iranian file and was deputy Director General.

    Sima Shine
    Sima Shine
    Senior Researcher
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    simas@inss.org.il
    03-640-0445

    Publications

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    INSS Insight
    The Nuclear Talks Between the United States and Iran—Chances for Reaching an Agreement and Implications for Israel
    The gaps between Tehran and Washington have not yet narrowed significantly, but it seems that both sides are determined to reach an agreement and avoid a military escalation. How should Israel, which is on the sidelines of the talks, act in this situation?
    5 May, 2025
    INSS Insight
    Iran After Trump’s Election to the US Presidency
    In light of Trump’s return to the White House, Iran finds itself at a crossroads between a response to the Israeli strike and progress on the nuclear program
    14 November, 2024
    INSS Insight
    Growing Concern Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
    While Israel is fighting in the south and north, Iran continues to make alarming and unprecedented progress toward a military nuclear program. Where do the Iranian efforts stand—and can the hourglass still be stopped?
    23 June, 2024
    INSS Insight
    The Iranian Nuclear Strategy—Is It About to Change?
    Recently, there have been growing signs that Iran’s leadership has been rethinking its progress toward a nuclear breakout. What is Iran’s current nuclear status? Why do some in Tehran think it is time to move toward a bomb—and is it still possible to stop the hourglass?
    22 May, 2024
    INSS Insight
    The International Atomic Energy Agency and International Avoidance of Aggressive Actions Against Iran’s Nuclear Program
    Statements separately—and actions separately: Despite the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, indicating that Iran continues to vigorously advance its nuclear program, the IAEA’s Board of Governors has not adopted a resolution against the Islamic Republic, and no such demand has been raised by Western countries. What does it mean?
    19 March, 2024
    INSS Insight
    The War’s Regional Dimension: The Yemen Front
    How should Israel address the threat from the Houthis in Yemen?
    8 November, 2023

    Media

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    How Hezbollah's losses have weakened Iran: Interviewing Sima Shine in CBS’s 60 Minutes Overtime
    Sima Shine
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    23 December, 2024
    How Hezbollah's losses have weakened Iran's power and influence
    Sima Shine
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    22 December, 2024
    Blueprint of a revolution: How Israel сould topple the Iranian regime
    Sima Shine
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    15 November, 2024