is a multidisciplinary consultant at Vidya Insight, specializing in international relations, security policy, and institutional reform. With a rich academic foundation and dynamic field experience, she brings a nuanced understanding of global power structures, governance challenges, and conflict dynamics, making her an invaluable asset in delivering advanced geopolitical and security consultations.
Rim holds dual master’s degrees: one in International Relations from the Geneva School of Diplomacy and another in Strategic Studies from the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Lebanese University, where she graduated at the top of her class. Her academic research has focused particularly on Iran’s grand strategy in the Gulf and the broader geopolitical rivalries that shape Middle Eastern stability. Her analytical work bridges theoretical rigor with policy relevance, demonstrated by her participation in high-level conferences and academic panels on topics such as maritime governance, hydrographic demarcation, and natural resource sovereignty.
At Vidya Insight, she plays a central role in supporting institutional clients through strategic analysis, policy research, and stakeholder engagement. Her background as a consultant for the World Bank Group in the MENA Social Development Unit has equipped her with deep experience in reform frameworks, particularly through her coordination of the Independent Oversight Board under Lebanon’s Reform, Recovery, and Reconstruction Framework (3RF). In this capacity, she produced policy briefs, communiqués, and governance assessments in direct collaboration with international donors, government bodies, and civil society.
Rim also brings critical experience in human rights advocacy and refugee protection, having worked with ALEF - Act for Human Rights, where she monitored violations and developed financial oversight mechanisms for refugee-related programs. Her commitment to institutional integrity and justice-oriented reform is further evident in her leadership of policy dialogues at Kulluna Irada, where she co-chaired the IOB, interfacing with international financial institutions, NGOs, and Lebanese lawmakers on structural reforms.
In addition to her fieldwork, Rim contributes to the intellectual and strategic development of Vidya Insight’s consulting services by integrating global best practices in conflict resolution, public policy, and international law. She has delivered conference presentations on global actors, maritime disputes, and sovereign rights, reflecting her growing profile as an expert on regional geopolitics and international legal norms.
A trilingual professional fluent in Arabic and English, and proficient in French, Rim combines a high-level diplomatic sensibility with sharp analytical and organizational skills. Her expertise lies at the intersection of geopolitical intelligence, international governance, and security policy, enabling her to support institutional decision-makers navigating today’s complex global landscape.