Previously, Wesam served as Chief of Staff to the U.S. Department of State's Policy Planning Staff, overseeing a team of more than twenty professionals responsible for the Secretary of State's long-term strategic planning. He also held the role of Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of State, where he delivered policy recommendations on Middle East strategy, counterterrorism, cyber policy and emerging technologies.

Earlier in his career, Wesam was the State Department's lead expert on U.S. - UAE Gulf relations, coordinating interagency policy across the National Security Council, Department of Defense, Department of Treasury and Congress. A native Arabic speaker, he brings deep regional expertise and firsthand experience engaging foreign governments and senior policymakers.

Wesam's writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, New York Daily Times, The National Interest, and The Cipher Brief. He holds a master's degree in international affairs from American University and a bachelor's degree in political science from Lebanon Valley College. Wesam is a recipient of multiple Department of State Honor Awards.

In his free time, Wesam enjoys watching international soccer.