The people behind our research, advisory and training.
Roie is a geopolitical researcher specializing in China–Middle East relations and soft power. He advises Israel’s National AI Directorate and holds a PhD from Bar-Ilan University. His experience spans government advisory work, policy research and university teaching.
Gil is an economist and independent macroeconomic advisor. He served as Bank Leumi’s Chief Economist for more than two decades, until 2025, and previously worked at the Bank of Israel and advised the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank. He holds a PhD in Economics from Tel Aviv University.
Ori is an Israeli author and screenwriter, and co-creator of Shtisel, winner of multiple Israeli Academy Television Awards. His credits also include Srugim and Autonomies. He writes fiction and children’s books; his debut novel, The Invisible Show, received an Israeli Ministry of Culture award. He graduated from the Ma’aleh film school in Jerusalem.
Alon is a former national security professional and an advisor at the Geopolitics Laboratory. He holds an Executive M.A. in Security and Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University and a B.A. from Bar-Ilan University.
