Ali Kozad is a highly experienced Country Expert with over fifteen years' experience in government, diplomacy, public administration and international affairs. Drawing upon extensive first-hand experience advising on political systems, governance, state institutions and public policy, he provides independent expert reports for solicitors, barristers, tribunals and courts.
His expertise includes country conditions, political developments, government structures, public administration, diplomatic practice, civil documentation, nationality matters, state institutions and international relations. He accepts instructions in asylum, immigration, nationality, deportation, judicial review, public law and civil proceedings requiring expert evidence on country conditions and governmental matters.
His reports are impartial, evidence-based and prepared in accordance with the duties of an independent expert witness.
Extensive expertise in country conditions, political systems, governance, state institutions and public administration across the Middle East and North Africa.
Areas of expertise include:
Country Conditions
Political Developments
Human Rights
Government Structures
Public Administration
Political Institutions
Civil Documentation
Identity Documentation
Nationality
Passport Procedures
Administrative Systems
Government Records
Public Authorities
State Protection
Internal Relocation
Political Opinion
Diplomatic Practice
Consular Affairs
International Relations
Public Policy
Governance
Political Risk
Security Environment
Regional Affairs
International Law
Provides independent expert evidence for courts and tribunals concerning country conditions, government systems, political institutions, administrative procedures and public authorities.
Over fifteen years' professional experience in senior governmental, diplomatic and policy advisory roles involving political analysis, governance, strategic planning and international affairs.
Professional experience includes:
Government advisory work
Political analysis
Public administration
Strategic planning
Policy development
Diplomatic affairs
Consular administration
Government liaison
International cooperation
Official protocol
Crisis management
Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
Governance and institutional reform
Stakeholder engagement
Research into political systems and public administration
Combines extensive practical governmental experience with academic study in political science and international relations, providing balanced, objective and evidence-based expert opinion.
Regional Government Authorities
Political Parties
Security Institutions
Tribal Structures
Civil Society Organisations
Religious Political Movements
Sunni Muslims
Christians
Yazidis
Mandaeans
Children
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
Refugees
Returnees
Minority Communities
Civil Servants
Public Sector Employees
Political Activists
Human Rights Defenders
Journalists
Academics
Business Professionals
Former Government Officials