is a seasoned geopolitical analyst and conflict resolution expert at Vidya Insight, bringing to the firm a decade of impactful experience across diplomacy, international security, and humanitarian coordination. Fluent in five languages and academically trained in strategic studies and international diplomacy, Tony serves as a key advisor to institutional and governmental clients navigating conflict dynamics and regional instability.
Tony's expertise is rooted in his tenure at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, where he led and facilitated dialogue processes between some of the world’s most sensitive conflict actors, including the US-Russia Dialogue on Syria, the Armenia-Azerbaijan Economic Dialogue, and the India-Pakistan Dialogue. These engagements have honed his skill in track II diplomacy, mediation, and multi-stakeholder negotiation across volatile regions.
As a former Diplomatic Secretary at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tony held high-level responsibilities including serving as the European Union Desk Officer, and as assistant to the Diplomatic Counselor of the President of the Republic of Lebanon. During the COVID-19 crisis and the Beirut Port explosion aftermath, he played a pivotal role as focal point for foreign missions and aid coordination, overseeing large-scale repatriation and relief logistics affecting tens of thousands of citizens.
Tony also has field-level conflict experience from his work with INTERSOS as a Collective Site Management and Coordination Field Monitor, where he coordinated humanitarian activities for Syrian refugees across multiple regions in Lebanon. His field diplomacy is matched by his intellectual contributions, including publications on India-Pakistan tensions, Indo-Chinese border disputes, and the resurgence of populism in the European Union.
At Vidya Insight, Tony advises on security sector reform, conflict de-escalation frameworks, and the geopolitical risks facing institutions and nations. His dual background in strategic analysis and diplomatic execution enables him to craft nuanced responses to crises, develop early warning mechanisms, and advise on peacebuilding initiatives across the Euro-Mediterranean and MENA regions.
Holding a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Lebanese University in partnership with the Lebanese Army's Strategic Studies Center, and a second master’s in Diplomacy and International Security, Tony bridges academic rigor with diplomatic practice. He remains actively engaged in international dialogue platforms, including serving as a panelist for WTO and UNESCO conferences, and as President of LEO Club Geneva, where he leads civic initiatives aligned with global security and development goals.
Through Vidya Insight, Tony Antoury offers clients deep insight into conflict environments, cross-border negotiation processes, and strategic stabilization, making him a trusted voice in advancing peace and security across complex geopolitical landscapes.