Tim Eaton is a research fellow with Chatham House’s MENA Programme, focusing on Libya and Syria. From 2014-7, he managed Chatham House’s Syria and its Neighbours Policy Initiative. Prior to this, he was senior projects manager, Middle East at BBC Media Action, the BBC’s international development charity. He worked across the region on projects in Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. In Libya, Tim helped to set up and manage BBC Media Action's bureau from 2013-14. You can follow him on Twitter @el_khawaga