Antoine M. Abisamra
Senior Advisor
on Leadership, Crisis Management, & National Strategy at AFEE
President & CEO of CALLIANCE
Antoine Abisamra's Programs with AFEE
The different programs below are created by Ret. Brig. Gen. Antoine Abisamra and are delivered in partnership with the American Foundation for Educational Excellence (AFEE). Antoine, a globally respected expert in leadership, crisis management, and national strategy, draws on decades of experience with the United Nations, government institutions, and NGOs in high-risk environments. He currently serves as President & CEO of CALLIANCE, a global crisis and leadership training firm, and as Senior Advisor on Leadership, Crisis Management, & National Strategy at AFEE. Through these roles, he brings a strategic, values-based, and field-tested approach to every session—ensuring participants receive practical, relevant, and transformative leadership training.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Antoine's Bio
Brigadier General (Ret.) Antoine Abisamra is a globally respected expert in leadership, national strategy, crisis management, and security risk mitigation, with decades of high-level experience in the United Nations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations operating in conflict-affected and high-risk regions.
As Senior Advisor on Leadership, Crisis Management, & National Strategy at the American Foundation for Educational Excellence (AFEE), General Abisamra leads the development and delivery of cutting-edge leadership and crisis response training programs. These include courses on Influential Leadership, National Strategy Formulation, Crisis Management and Hostage Incident Response, and Conflict Resolution in Complex Environments.
In previous senior security roles, he directed risk management strategy, developed comprehensive crisis and hostage response plans, implemented business continuity frameworks, and successfully managed high-profile crisis situations worldwide. His field-tested approach blends strategic foresight with operational execution—enabling organizations to respond to evolving risks with confidence and clarity.
A seasoned academic and speaker, General Abisamra has lectured extensively on leadership development, national security, theory of war and peace, and conflict transformation, equipping professionals and emerging leaders with the competencies required to thrive in complex environments.
His military and international security experience spans Ukraine, Pakistan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, and beyond. He served as Defense Attaché to the United States, led Special Operations and Hostage Rescue Units, and held multiple command positions throughout his career—rising to the rank of Brigadier General.
General Abisamra’s core expertise includes:
- Security risk management
- Crisis and hostage incident management
- Leadership and strategy development
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Business continuity planning
- Program and training management
Through his dual leadership at AFEE and CALLIANCE, he continues to shape the next generation of ethical, strategic, and resilient leaders across sectors and continents.
Program FAQs
What are the program delivery formats?
The programs are delivered in hybrid formats, combining online and in-person sessions. They are customizable in duration and content to suit the specific needs of institutions or organizations.
What days/times do the sessions take place? Where?
The programs are custom-tailored to meet the needs of each participating organization or group. Sessions can be scheduled on weekdays or weekends, during the day or evening, depending on what best suits the participants.
TERMS OF SERVICE: We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to reject or remove anyone who has registered or gained access under false pretenses, provided false information, or for any other action or behavior that we deem inappropriate, before, during or after the sessions, with or without prior notice or explanation, and without liability.
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