Researcher at the David Institute and, concurrently, at the Misgav Institute, specializing in Russian policy in the Middle East and Europe. Former research assistant in the Russia Program led by former Ambassador Zvi Magen at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv, and former spokesperson for several public officials, including MK Zvi Hauser during his tenure as Chair of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Sophie is also a Captain (Res.) in 8200.