Book review in Dutch daily De Volkskrant
In a review, the liberal Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant called ‘De droom van Den Haag’ an ‘extraordinarily lively and well documented book’.
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News. Recent publications, media appearances, lectures and events.
Book review in Dutch daily Trouw
Dutch newspaper Trouw called ‘De droom van Den Haag’ ‘an outstanding book’.
Live podcast: The state of international law
At a live podcast event, I discussed with experts the history of international law and whether modern institutions are fit for purpose.
Amnesty, VPRO Gids, FD, Belgian Humanist Association
Amnesty International, magazine VPRO Gids, Dutch daily FD, and the Belgian Humanist Association recommend my new book.
BNR Dutch radio: How strong is international law?
In a discussion on Dutch news radio station BNR, I stressed the moral force of decisions in international law – and of The Hague.
Book launch at celebration of 125 years of peace and justice in The Hague
At a celebration of 125 years of peace and justice in The Hague, I presented my new book ‘The dream of The Hague’ in the Peace Palace today.
Dutch radio interview: 125 years of peace and justice in The Hague
In an interview with the Dutch public broadcaster NPO Radio 1, I spoke about 125 years of peace and justice and the evolution of modern multilateralism in The Hague.
In FD newspaper: Lessons from the past for today’s global tensions
In a guest article for the Dutch daily Financieel Dagblad (FD), I argue that the world should invest in international institutions to avoid a weapons race, as a lesson from the past.
Interview with AD: The dream of a third Hague Peace Conference
In an interview with Dutch daily Algemeen Dagblad (AD), I spoke about my new book – and the need for a new Hague Peace Conference.
Advisory report for UN: Recommendations for the future of Peacekeeping
I’ve co-authored a paper for the UN leadership on the future of Peacekeeping and human rights, under the leadership of Lt. General Kees Matthijssen.