is a highly accomplished military officer and academic, specializing in geopolitics, international relations, and strategic security studies. Commissioned into the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in 2004, he currently serves at the Army Headquarters – General Staff Secretariat, where he contributes to operational planning, interagency coordination, and strategic advisory.

Dr. Salloum holds a PhD in Geopolitics and International Relations from France, a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the Lebanese University, and dual degrees in Business Management (Bachelor and Master) from AUL University. He also earned a Bachelor in Military Sciences and completed advanced military training both in Lebanon and internationally, including the Infantry Basic Course in France, the Comprehensive Crisis Management Course at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (USA), and the Battalion Commander Course at the Fouad Shehab College for Command and Staff.

As an academic, he teaches Geopolitics and Strategic Studies at institutions such as the International Executive School (France), Paris Graduate School, Lebanese American University (LAU-ACE), and AUST-ACE, in addition to lecturing in Business Management at AUL University. His interdisciplinary approach merges field experience with analytical frameworks, offering a holistic perspective on global power dynamics and security governance.

Dr. Salloum has participated in numerous geopolitical conferences and strategic workshops, and has published several papers addressing key themes in international strategy, crisis management, and regional stability.

At Vidya Insight, Lieutenant Colonel Salloum plays a vital role as a senior expert in geopolitical consulting and security strategy, bringing operational insight, academic depth, and cross-sectoral vision to institutional advisory, curriculum design, and regional security analysis.