Shimon Refaeli is a Deputy Head of the Institute for Security Policy at the IDSF Movement, specializing in bridging strategic research with practical policy design. He previously served as a policy advisor to Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and worked at the National Security Council. His work focuses on analyzing Israel’s foreign relations, modern antisemitism, and global transformations. Refaeli is the founder and host of the podcast “Journey Between Ideas,” which explores in-depth ideas related to the challenges facing the State of Israel and the Jewish people in the 21st century.
