I am an expert on Syria, Iraq, and Iran with eight years of experience as an Army intelligence officer and six years as a senior political and security risk analyst for companies, governments, NGOs, and insurers. I was interviewed by Matthew Wright on LBC about the fate and ambitions of Iranian Kurds exiled in Iraq. My work was cited in reports by the US congress, the government of Spain, the Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence (funded by Germany and the UNODC), Voice of America, and others. My reports are recognised for being clear, concise and evidence based. I also produce bespoke maps that illustrate armed group activity and risk zones, making complex dynamics readily accessible.
Former second lieutenant (analyst)
Former senior analyst at S&P Global in political and security risk
I served for four years as a military intelligence analyst (second lieutenant). I produced reports on the political and security situation in Iraq, Syria and Iran, mapping the activities of governmental and non-governmental militias and assessing the political risks there. In March 2026, I was interviewed by Matthew Wright on LBC about the fate and ambitions of Iranian Kurds exiled in Iraq.
As a senior political and security risk analyst at Standard & Poor's Global, my work was requested by The Economist and a US embassy, and cited by the US congress, government of Spain, the Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence (funded by Germany and the UNODC), Voice of America, VT Actual, and local press.
As an expert witness, I provide country of origin analysis for a wide range of asylum cases, including political persecution, arbitrary detention, risks from armed groups and state security forces, military desertion, and broader human rights violations. My reports are tailored, structured, and evidence based. In complex cases, I include bespoke maps to illustrate armed group control and risk zones.
I have completed the University of London Refugee Law Initiative Expert Witness training with Dr. Victorie Knox in June 2025.
Testimonies:
"Your reports are VERY good, detailed, reliable and delivered promptly!"
"Thank you for your report - it is very good and I believe that it will assist the Tribunal in determining the appeal."
You may find the complete list of publications on my website: https://sites.google.com/view/evarenon/coi-expert-witness
£120 per hour — for reports required in under four weeks
£120 per hour — for court attendance, or £960 per full day (based on an 8-hour day)