William Shaw
Stories by the Author
Syrian Opposition Council Struggles for Legitimacy
Disconnect from conflict on the ground saps confidence in overseas political movement.
5 Jul 12
Libya's Interim Rulers Struggle For Legitimacy
Although National Transitional Council has presided over period of calm, critics say it hasn’t lived up to high hopes placed in it.
1 May 12
Syrian Opposition Sceptical of Ceasefire
Critics of peace plan warn it might give President Bashar al-Assad breathing space to consolidate control.
16 Apr 12
Yemeni Voters Optimistic
Presidential referendum offers hope of change, even though there’s only one candidate.
21 Feb 12
Emboldened Syrian Regime Steps Up Violence
Fears that President Assad now believes he has a free hand to crush rebellion by military force.
16 Feb 12
All Change at Libya's London Embassy
New diplomatic staff tasked with rebuilding relations and recovering stolen state assets. Deputy mission chief Ahmed Gebreel talks about breaking with the Gaddafi regime.
3 Feb 12
Libya's Interim Government Under Pressure to Deliver
Progress needed on security, economy and governance to dispel unhappiness with transitional authorities.
25 Jan 12
Libya's Alarming Arms Proliferation
Efforts to secure weapons continue but interim rulers face uphill struggle to disarm population.
21 Dec 11
Fresh Tunisian Movement Grows
Activists want to hold new leaders to original aims of revolution, even as public tires of protest.
17 Dec 11
Yemenis Doubt President's Offer to Cede Power
Interim leader could replace Ali Abdullah Saleh as elected president but questions remain about how much he would be in control.
1 Dec 11
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