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Eldad Shavit joined INSS in early 2017 as a Senior Researcher following a long career in the IDF Intelligence Corps and the Prime Minister's Office in Tel Aviv. Col. (res.) Shavit's final post in the Intelligence Crops was an assistant for assessment to the head of the research division, and in the Prime Minister's Office, he served (2011-2015) as head of the research division. In these positions he was responsible for formulating the intelligence assessment regarding regional and international issues. In 1994-1995 he served as head of the intelligence unit in the office of the military secretary to the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister.
Col. (res.) Shavit holds an M.A. in East Asian Studies and a B.A. in Middle East Studies from Tel Aviv University.
Eldad Shavit
Senior Researcher
eldads@inss.org.il
03-640-0400
Publications
All PublicationsThe Campaign in Iran and the American Considerations: Between Maximizing Military Achievement and the Need for Restraint
Trump's decision point on whether to continue the war in Iran — and the implications for Israel
12 March, 2026Trump’s Decisive Juncture in the Campaign Against Iran and the Implications for Israel
A protracted war or a freeze in the campaign: What options are available to the US president in the Iranian arena, what might influence his decision—and how should Israel prepare?
5 March, 2026Iran–United States: Toward an Agreement or a Confrontation?
What are the implications of the talks expected to take place between the Iranians and the Americans, against the backdrop of the buildup of US military forces in the region—and what are the ramifications for Israel?
5 February, 2026The Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy: Implications for Israel
The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy (NSS), released on December 4, 2025, reshapes the “America First” doctrine in ways that undermine the traditional conception of US hegemony. Rather than value-based leadership of the democratic-liberal camp, it emphasizes recognition of states’ nationalism and non-interference in their internal affairs.
18 December, 2025The Washington–Riyadh Axis: The Alliance Shaping the Middle East and the Challenge for Israel
What are the implications of the Saudi crown prince’s historic visit to Washington, both for Saudi Arabia and for the United States, and what risks and opportunities does it create for Israel?
27 November, 2025Leading from the Front and from Behind
In his new book, “Storm” toward Iran, Ilan Kfir describes at length and in great detail Israel’s policy in 2009-2019 on the Iranian question. The focus of the book is the author’s assertion that three times in 2009-2012, Israel was on the verge of launching an air attack on the nuclear sites in Iran, but due to a host of different considerations some of them pertinent and others not the IDF plan was not carried out.
2020-01-01 All magazine articles