Op-ed in Dutch newspaper NRC on the United Nations
A call for stronger Dutch engagement with the United Nations, published by NRC today.
Tag: International Cooperation
Op-ed on persons with disabilities in times of crisis and conflict
In an op-ed for The New Humanitarian, we argue persons with disabilities should receive more attention and protection when a crisis or conflict breaks out.
Expert interview on the BBC: Sudan and the ICC
In an interview with the BBC today, I spoke about the diplomatic and legal impact of a potential membership of Sudan of the International Criminal Court.
Quoted by Foreign Policy magazine
The UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon is forced to close due to a shortfall in funding. In an interview with Foreign Policy magazine, I explain that the sudden closure of the court raises many questions.
Book review: ‘Orders of Exclusion’ in the Global Policy Journal
For the Global Policy Journal, I reviewed Kyle M. Lascurettes’ book ‘Orders of Exclusion’, which provides thought-provoking insights into world history.
Book review: ‘Challenges of Multilateralism’
For The The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, I reviewed ‘Challenges of Multilateralism’ by Kathryn C. Lavelle: ‘an important and timely contribution to the study of international history and diplomacy’.
Turkish foreign policy and the troubles for NATO and the EU
Turkey pursues an increasingly agressive foreign policy and threatens international cooperation in NATO and the EU. My analysis of the situation appeared in the Dutch monthly paper De Kanttekening.
Book review: Dutch membership of the Security Council
For the Dutch Review of Books, I reviewed the (former) Dutch UN ambassador’s book on the Netherlands’ membership of the Security Council.
Review of “World Peace (And How We Can Achieve It)”
For the Global Policy journal I reviewed Alex J. Bellamy’s thoughtfull book “World Peace (And How We Can Achieve It)”.
Why the US hates the ICC so much
In a piece for the IPG Journal, I explain the reasons underlying the decision of the US to authorise sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).