Petr Tůma

Policy Planning @CzechMFA | Nonresident Senior Fellow @AtlanticCouncil | @ACEurope | Anything Europe, Sec/Def, Transatlantic, MENA & Sahel | Usual Caveats

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

I wrote a piece for @ForeignPolicy on what the new #Czech 🇨🇿 #president @general_pavel means for the country & allies abroad.
Major takeaways 🧵

https://t.co/ihe14JjKOS

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

Budu se na vás těšit toto pondělí v Olomouci, s přednáškou o Paulu Ricoeurovi a jeho filosofické třetí cestě, u které jsem mohl chvíli stát.

https://t.co/B3Dv7Kbp8v

[Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss]

Nicely done, @slantchev.

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

Můj dnešní pohled za horizont 👇 https://t.co/epOOUejpUJ

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

Pour féliciter 2026

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

“The two most potent symbols of power in the modern world – the dollar and nuclear weapons – come from this quaint mining town in the Bohemian hills.”

This would be perfect book idea: world history distilled in a town you’ve probably never heard of.
https://t.co/wLODfhnqwJ

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

Great discussions 2day as @CzechMFA hosted 8th annual Transatlantic Policy Forum w/ @europeum & @AtlanticCouncil. Experts from both sides of Atlantic gathered for conversations that matter more than ever. Key takeaway: we’re better off than some feared in JAN, now let’s keep goin

[Michael Romancov @MichaelRomancov]

Pokud nemáte program na neděli 23. listopadu večer, tak Vás třeba zaujme naše diskuse s @IrenaKalhousova a @PetrVTuma a v Městské knihovně @KnihovnaPraha
Moderuje @okundra

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

Impressive numbers — a clear reminder of why US and its allies must keep supporting @RFERLpress.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Europe steps up and takes greater responsibility for its defence.

The @EUCouncil agreed on a defence loan package via our Security for Action for Europe.

SAFE will support EU countries' defence with up to €150 billion, enabling them to spend better, together, and European ↓

[Branko Milanovic @BrankoMilan]

Every couple of years, a fundamental misunderstanding between the East and the West of Europe reappears re. the WW2. In the occupied Western parts, life went on as before. Sartre continued writing & his plays were shown in theaters. Simone kept on sipping coffee at Les deux magots. Literary soirees were celebrated. People went to their jobs. Some food items became unavailable, and people listened to Radio London. Life in Paris, Brussels, Copenhagen, Amsterdam went on as before except for occasional raids on Jewish people.

[toomas hendrik ilves @IlvesToomas]

Time to move Europe’s capital to a livable city in the middle of the continent so equally (in)accessible to all, east, west, north and south.

How about Prague?

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

EE, FI, LT, LV & PL to w/draw from #Ottawa #Convention, which bans the use & production of anti-personnel #mines. Unfortunate but necessary decision, driven by Russia’s continued aggression. And these may not be the last EU countries to take such a step.

https://t.co/4NwocR9QZO

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

US ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink intends to resign from her post https://t.co/NnsmohCB17

[Atlantic Council Europe Center @ACEurope]

The EU published its White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030 in March. What does it mean for the future of European defense and Ukraine?

@PetrVTuma explains that this roadmap is not a silver bullet for Europe's security:
https://t.co/wO511WZnv5

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

No, I don’t believe #Czechia is about to become the first EU country to move its #embassy to #Jerusalem.

@ynetnews, double-check your sources and their agenda. Sure, there may be some pressure on others due to the Hungary talks, but that doesn’t mean anyone else is moving.

[Ynet Global @ynetnews]

Czech Republic to become first EU state to relocate embassy to Jerusalem

https://t.co/TQWnsD5p1U

[Aaron Y. Zelin @azelin]

Created this basic family tree for Ahmad al-Shar'a based on his father's book on the family's history in recent generations. Thought it might be of interest. Happy to expand it if anyone has anymore details.

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

4/4 — the perfect date to honor the four-letter force that stands for peace, unity, and defence: #NATO Day

#WeAreNATO

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

Amen

[Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹 @GLandsbergis]

I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start?
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17

[Atlantic Council @AtlanticCouncil]

🇪🇺 Last month, the @EU_Commission unveiled a new white paper on strengthening European security.

To implement the report, member states must make significant financial commitments and navigate the bloc’s political divisions, writes @ACEurope’s @PetrVTuma:https://t.co/Nc36nB0ja9

[Petr Tůma @PetrVTuma]

White Paper, not a silver bullet.

I wrote a piece for @AtlanticCouncil @ACEurope about new EU roadmap for strengthening its defense.

Bottom line: good beginning, but🇪🇺must now translate new mindset into swift implementation. We r running out of time.

https://t.co/OrYxn6KwJ0