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Country of Information Expert Witness (COEW)

We provide expert analysis through our Country of Information Expert Witness (COEW) and Country of Origin Information (COI) services, delivering context-rich assessments to support legal, academic, diplomatic, and strategic decision-making.
 
Our reports are designed for use in asylum and immigration proceedings, relocation planning, risk assessment, and policy development. They offer in-depth insights into Lebanon’s evolving landscape, based on rigorous research and field knowledge.
 
Key Areas of Assessment Include:
 
• Armed groups and security threats
• Border disputes and territorial concerns
• Corruption and institutional capacity
• Economic challenges (e.g., inflation, poverty, unemployment)
• Environmental degradation and public health risks
• External influences (e.g., sanctions, foreign policy interventions)
• Human rights conditions and legal frameworks
• Humanitarian service access and infrastructure
• Media narratives, propaganda, and disinformation
• Minority rights and community-specific risks
• Political stability and governance
• Refugee movements and return dynamics
• Sectarian and religious dynamics
• Societal norms and gender issues
 
All reports are tailored to meet evidentiary standards for courts, immigration tribunals, NGOs, and international agencies, combining desk research with fieldwork and local expert input.