Former Israeli National Security Advisor Joins American Global Strategies
Event summary
- Meir Ben-Shabbat, former Israeli National Security Advisor, joins American Global Strategies as a Senior Advisor.
- Ben-Shabbat served as Israel's National Security Advisor from 2017 to 2021 and played a key role in the Abraham Accords.
- He brings 30 years of experience in the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), including roles in counter-terrorism, cyber, and regional policy.
- Ben-Shabbat currently heads the Misgav Institute for National Security and has served on advisory boards for RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems and SIBF venture capital fund.
The big picture
American Global Strategies continues to bolster its roster with high-profile national security experts, positioning itself as a go-to firm for geopolitical risk advisory. The addition of Ben-Shabbat, known for his role in the Abraham Accords, underscores AGS's focus on Middle East strategy and U.S.-Israel relations. This move comes amid increasing demand for specialized advisory services in defense and intelligence sectors.
What we're watching
- Geopolitical Influence
- How Ben-Shabbat's expertise will shape AGS's advisory services on Middle East strategy and U.S.-Israel relations.
- Strategic Advisory Expansion
- Whether AGS can leverage Ben-Shabbat's background to attract more clients in the defense and intelligence sectors.
- Regional Security Dynamics
- The pace at which AGS can integrate Ben-Shabbat's insights into its existing advisory framework.