Sir Adam Thomson

Former Director of @theELN, 2016-2024. Former UK PermRep to #NATO. I do not have a personal website.

[Sir Adam Thomson @SirAdamELN]

I do not have a personal blog, and one that’s recently been created in my name is fake and will be reported to the police. I encourage others to be vigilant for similar fake websites.

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

ELN Senior Associate Fellow and former Executive Director @SirAdamELN writes for @ForeignPolicy:

How to Fix the Cracks in the Nuclear Dam - The crisis in the Middle East shows why the world must repair Trump’s damage to the nonproliferation landscape.
https://t.co/mMKKPfneVb

[Sir Adam Thomson @SirAdamELN]

After more than eight years of growing and consolidating @theELN, I stepped down last week as Executive Director. I will not be active on this account anymore. You’ll find me on LinkedIn as I explore a new portfolio career.

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

ELN Executive Director @SirAdamELN spoke to @lukemcgee for @theipaper on fears within NATO that Putin is soon to "land a decisive blow in Ukraine".

Read the full article using the link below ⤵️

https://t.co/yXmfHMdkFH

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

Ok, Doomer! The NEVER podcast – How to save the world

From Sunday, representatives from countries around the world are gathering in New York for the United Nations' Summit of the Future, to enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance.

To mark this, the ELN's New European Voices on Existential Risk network (NEVER) is releasing the final episode of their "Ok, Doomer!" podcast series: "How to save the world."

To start this episode hosts @janekinninmont (ELN Policy and Impact Director) and Edan Simpson (ELN Projects and Communications Coordinator) take a step back to assess what we’ve learned about existential and global catastrophic risks in previous episodes, and what comes next.

Check out the episode using the link below ⤵️

#SummitoftheFuture2024 #SummitOfTheFuture

https://t.co/Ck0D8u2kHB

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

The Women Leaders podcast: Grinding horror

Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is in its third year, with no end in sight. The Russian offensive in the East of Ukraine grinds on, consuming a mass of men and material on both sides while its conquest proceeds in tiny paces.

To get a deep insight into what is happening on the ground, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El is joined by @LisaYasko, Member of the Ukrainian Rada (parliament) and Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

In a frank and revealing conversation, Lisa reflects on the war from its start, the daily reality in Ukraine, and the shortcomings of the international community.

Listen to the full episode using the link below ⤵️

https://t.co/Wg2pwGEkiR

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

🚨 We’re hiring! The European Leadership Network (@theELN) is looking for an inspiring Executive Director to lead our mission of preventing existential conflict across Europe and beyond. 🌍

🔹 Location: London or Berlin
🔹 Deadline: 30 Sept 2024

Apply now: https://t.co/q4rHZZ1ICy

[Sir Adam Thomson @SirAdamELN]

After 8 years at the helm of @theELN, I’m stepping down. We’re seeking a new Director to lead the next chapter. Have the vision and drive to prevent existential risk in Europe? This is your moment. Apply by 30 Sept: https://t.co/lZhjPGWp8r

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

We would like to wish our terrific Director, @SirAdamELN, every success as he winds down his duties as Director, and we'd like to thank him for his 8 years of stellar service.

ELN Chair and co-founder, Lord Des Browne, had these kind words to say regarding Adam's departure ⤵️

[Sir Adam Thomson @SirAdamELN]

It has been a privilege to serve as the Executive Director of @theELN over the last 8 years.

I look forward to continuing to work with the ELN in the future, whilst allowing myself more time with my family.

Please find my full statement below.
https://t.co/oGzdZTEgNg

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

This week, States Parties have gathered in Geneva for the #NPTPrepCom #PrepCom #NPT2024

The ELN has put together a number of commentaries as part of our Protecting the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Scroll down to check out the ELN's NPT commentary pack 📰⤵️🧵

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

How would humans react to nuclear catastrophe?

-@SirAdamELN and Paul Ingram (@CSERCambridge)
https://t.co/uSqyeJaLZS

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

Technological complexity and risk reduction: A Guardrails and Self-Assessment Framework for EDTs in NC3 and nuclear weapons decision-making

Emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) are changing our lives – including in the worlds of defence and security. The ELN has been working since 2020 to understand how future nuclear crises may be affected by the intersection of multiple rapidly evolving new technologies.

Building on years of work, this report presents a new Framework to help guide the safe use of EDTs in nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) systems, aiming to reduce risks and manage escalation.

We would like to thank ELN Senior Policy Fellow @RishiPaul_D and former ELN Policy Fellow @BelenBianco_ for their hard work on this project. We would also like to thank @GermanyDiplo for their support.

Read the full report below ⤵️

#NPT #NPT2024 #NPTPrepCom #PrepCom

https://t.co/qn66CT2902

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

Director of the European Leadership Network, @SirAdamELN, spoke to @SkyNews yesterday about the ramifications for NATO of a Trump presidency, versus a Biden presidency.

Watch below⤵️

[Sky News @SkyNews]

"For NATO, [there is] just a world of difference between Joe Biden... and Donald Trump."

Former UK permanent representative to NATO @SirAdamELN speaks to Sky's @jonathansamuels.

https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3

📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

[Sir Adam Thomson @SirAdamELN]

I would like to warmly welcome all successful applicants, and I look forward to working closely with and getting to know this new cohort of @YGLNtweets and @theELN members 👏

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

🧵Our @YGLNtweets (Younger Generations Leaders Network) is proud to announce their new members for 2024 🎉🎉🎉

You can read more about the YGLN here ⤵️
https://t.co/CgEqY9nVaF

And scroll through this thread to meet the newest members of the YGLN and ELN more broadly⤵️🧵

[Sir Adam Thomson @SirAdamELN]

Why use a network?

Read my latest for @theELN on why networks are important and why the ELN is unique
https://t.co/Kjs0uq3cit

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

In a new @theELN @APLNofficial policy brief, @nobu_akiyama writes on Japanese 🇯🇵 perceptions of strategic risks in East Asia and makes recommendations for how Japan can create a network of regional security cooperation amidst a deteriorating security environment.

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

🧵"The Middle East - Endless escalation"

Yesterday, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El sat with @rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of the Forward, and ELN Senior Associate Fellow Dr Roxane Farmanfarmaian, to discuss the escalating crisis in the Middle East.
https://t.co/3edetEpqlU

[European Leadership Network (ELN) @theELN]

🚨Our @YGLNtweets network is accepting applications for membership 🚨
🧵Membership of the YGLN gives successful candidates the opportunity to join an ambitious and dynamic group of rising stars from 32 countries across the Euro-Atlantic region.
https://t.co/KAYQcd1j5C

[Sir Adam Thomson @SirAdamELN]

A great opportunity for young people keen to ensure that we create a safer and more secure Euro-Atlantic region ⤵️

[Younger Generation Leaders Network @YGLNtweets]

Join our ambitious and dynamic group of rising stars from 32 countries across the Euro-Atlantic region! Deadline - 14 April. Please share with your networks! https://t.co/CLtxhVaDRa