Join the Intelligence Project on Wednesday, November 4th, for a seminar with Lt. Col. (ret.) Or Horvitz, a retired Israeli intelligence officer and former fellow at the Belfer Center, who will offer a forward-looking geostrategic analysis of Israel and the Middle East.
Israel stands today at a historic crossroads after the October 7 attacks and in the region conflicts that followed. Adversaries are evolving, threats are sharpening, and the regional landscape is being reshaped.
Blending professional and academic insight, Horvitz will engage participants on reflecting on how national resilience is built, the strategic choices facing Israel, the United States, and the region, and the shared responsibility of leaders and citizens in shaping a more stable and secure future for the Middle East. In this seminar, Horvitz offers a forward-looking geostrategic analysis of Israel and the Middle East following the October 7 attacks and Israel’s subsequent campaigns against Hezbollah and Iran. His talk with draw on experience from moments of profound crisis and renewal, both within the security community and across Israeli society.
This session is open to Harvard ID holders and will be held under Chatham House rules. Registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: HKS Belfer Building
About the speaker: Lt. Col. (ret.) Or Horvitz is a strategic leader with nearly 18 years at the nexus of intelligence, security, and policy, bringing particular depth in Middle Eastern affairs, U.S. foreign policy, and U.S.-Israel relations. He currently serves as Head of the American Program at the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), where he was previously a Senior Research Fellow and a guest lecturer on intelligence, crisis management, and international affairs.
Horvitz previously served as Head of Strategy at Elsight Ltd., where he lead the company's strategy and strategic partnerships, and helped senior decision-makers navigate complex geopolitical, security, and crisis-driven environments. As a former Lieutenant Colonel in Israeli Defense Intelligence, Horvitz advanced military diplomacy and foreign relations and authored decision memoranda for senior military and government leadership. He was centrally involved in the deep transformation processes within IDI following the October 7 attacks and Israel’s subsequent campaigns against Hezbollah and Iran. Horvitz was a fellow at the Belfer Center's Intelligence Project from 2020-2021.
