Adham's Resume

Adham

Geopolitical & Policy Risk Consultant

Male

27 y/o

Consultant

Live in United States

Nationality United States

Summary

Middle East policy analyst with experience in source intelligence, geospatial analysis, and quantitative policy research at leading U.S. think tanks and academic institutions. Currently supporting strategic assessments at the American Enterprise Institute, with prior experience at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. Brings advanced training in statistical analysis, regional security studies, and policy writing, with a focus on China–MENA economic engagement and its implications for U.S. strategic competition.

Work experience

Iran Analyst
American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
2025.06-Current
(8 months)
•Conduct source intelligence and political analysis on Iranian domestic and regional dynamics to support AEI research and policy outputs. •Contribute to strategic assessments for policymakers, defense professionals, and academic audiences. •Support publications, briefings, and analytical products focused on Middle East security.
Teaching Assistant
Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service
2024.07-2025.07
(a year)
•Instructed graduate students in advanced statistical methods for international policy analysis. •Coached students in STATA for empirical research and program evaluation. •Provided individualized feedback to strengthen analytical writing and quantitative reasoning. •Supported classroom delivery and student learning in foreign policy and global affairs.
Intern
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
2024.05-2024.08
(4 months)
•Produced research and strategic visualizations on Egyptian economic reform and Houthi maritime attacks. •Maintained a geospatial database tracking 240+ maritime security incidents. •Delivered weekly political and security briefings on Middle East regional trends. •Supported senior fellows’ policy publications and government briefings.
Graduate Fellow
Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service
2023.08-2024.05
(10 months)
•Edited and refined an international security manuscript for publication with a top university press. •Supported graduate-level coursework in U.S. foreign policy and security studies. •Managed academic scheduling and external engagements to enhance scholarly impact.
Internship ,Remote
American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
2022.08-2022.12
(5 months)
•Synthesized intelligence on Salafi-Jihadi networks for AEI public briefings. •Conducted geospatial analysis of military movements and insurgent activity in Syria and Iraq. •Supported strategic threat assessments using intelligence visualization platforms.

Projects

Iran Domestic Stability & Protest Dynamics Study
Source Intelligence Analyst
2024.09-2025.02
(6 months)
Examined Iranian domestic political trends and protest movements using open-source intelligence.
Maritime Security Incident Geospatial Database
Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
2024.06-2024.08
(3 months)
Developed a geospatial database of maritime security incidents in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
China–MENA Economic Influence Mapping Project
Research Analyst
2024.01-2024.06
(6 months)
Analyzed China’s economic footprint across the Middle East and North Africa and its implications for U.S. strategic competition.
Middle East Economic Reform Comparative Analysis
Policy Researcher
2023.10-2024.03
(6 months)
Compared economic reform trajectories in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia.

Educational experience

Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service
Foreign Service
2023.08-2025.05
(2 years)
Specialized in international security, diplomacy, and global policy analysis, with advanced training in statistical methods and policy research.
University of Michigan – Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Public Policy Analysis
2018.08-2022.05
(4 years)
Focused on foreign policy and economic development in the Middle East, combining quantitative analysis with regional policy expertise.