Father, husband. Non-proliferation, arms control and trade expert, cycling enthousiast and saxophile | tweets reflect personal opinion, retweets ≠ endorsements
The crisis in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz is hitting the poorest countries hard: from energy and food to debt and logistics. Spoke with @WorldBankGroup MD @Paschald on the Bank’s proactive role and how Europe can strengthen support those countries in need.
@TeamStubHub Went to a Nationals game today, with an order confirmation and charge on my card for 3 tickets. Did not get tickets before the game and even after contact with your customer support, tickets never got released.
Missed two innings and had to buy new tickets. #bummer
It is unconscionable to allow Russia to assault Ukraine’s sovereignty, recruit enemies like North Korea to aid in their fight, and then sell out the Ukrainians by conceding the loss of their territory and NATO security guarantees or membership. By making these and others concessions before negotiations even started, Trump has effectively surrendered to Putin on Ukraine. 1/3
Even in times of global conflict, arms control remains on the agenda and diplomatic talks continue behind the scenes.
How does dialogue persist in these challenging times?
Read my interview with Dutch newspaper @volkskrant 👇 #Disarmament
🧵1/Today, @OPCW Director-General Arias visited #Damascus, marking the first step in re-establishing direct cooperation with Syria after 11 years of deadlock. Here’s what you need to know:
"Today's visit to #Syria marks a reset", says #OPCW Director-General Arias. "After 11 years of obstruction by the previous authorities, the Syrian caretaker authorities have a chance to turn the page and meet Syria's obligations under the Convention."
Vanochtend het Reactor Instituut Delft bezocht. Voor het eerst zelf het blauwe licht van de Cherenkov-straling kunnen zien 🤓.
Goed dat we een sterke nucleaire sector inclusief onderzoek hebben. https://t.co/dR9hVPrztY
Thanks to the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for its generous new contribution to @IAEAorg’s work in Ukraine.
As I shared with Ambassador Peter Potman in Vienna, our commitment to ensuring nuclear safety and security in Ukraine continues.
Iran’s nuclear facilities have not been impacted. @IAEAorg inspectors are safe and continue their vital work. I call for prudence and restraint from actions that could jeopardize the safety & security of nuclear & other radioactive materials.