After three decades of corruption and patronage exchanged for loyalty, the new Yemeni government is taking responsibility for development projects and alliances are beginning to shift within the country.
A civil society has begun to emerge in the rebel-held areas of Syria with the Free Syrian Army taking over delivery of services, and the development of a new court system, but serious flaws remain.
Violence and disappearances are increasing in Balochistan, with over 100,000 people fleeing the area in recent years, as the Balochi nationalists continue to push for independence from Pakistan
Nearly a year and a half after the start of the Syrian uprising, tens of thousands of people have fled the country. Until recently, most found shelter in homes with friends, relatives and even strangers. But as the numbers increase, several neighbouring countries are opening new camps to accommodate them.