3rd April 2013 Tripoli, Libya
There is a body of opinion that argues Yemen’s problems are so deeply embedded that the country will never overcome them. It is true that the tribal culture in the north and the Cold War and post-unification legacies in the south – not to mention the scourges of terrorism and corruption – pose formidable obstacles. […]
22nd March 2013 Tripoli, Libya
On 19 March, I watched Yemenis setting out their positions forcefully and entertainingly. They brought their presentations vividly to life and clearly believed in a better future. They seemed a bit nervous but were clearly enjoying themselves. The dominant theme was how ideas could transform lives. Innovation and creative thinking were better weapons for achieving […]
1st March 2013 Tripoli, Libya
I wrote in my introductory blog (a little tentative as I was learning how to manage the software) that I would offer some more personal views. However, I’d like to pick up first on the theme that I mentioned before, the Friends of Yemen meeting in London, a week from now. People often ask me […]
26th February 2013 Tripoli, Libya
Welcome to my blog! I am hoping to share some personal reflections about this beguiling and complicated country very soon. Suffice it to say that I am preoccupied with the preparations for the Friends of Yemen meeting which takes place in London less than two weeks from now, on 7 March. Another way-marker on the […]