Jonathan Moore

Husband/dad/stepdad, ret. @StateDept, ex- @OSCE Amb., @AU_SIS & @ElliottSchoolGW, former @HooverInst fellow, thinker/doer, personal account

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

As an analyst, a voter, and a survivor of both political science theory and diplomatic practice, 3 thoughts on upcoming elections (that may apply to #Bosnia #Serbia and even the #UnitedStates )

1) Votes count
2) Some win, others lose
3) Technology doesn’t always work

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[Tom Rogan @TomRtweets]

"This is very weak stuff. Indeed, as Fredrick the Great observed, 'Diplomacy without arms is like music without instruments.' Chancellor Friedrich Merz has failed an important test here."
https://t.co/26YLe5susq

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

Very sorry to learn of the passing of Raif Dizdarević — who fought against the Nazis as a teenager and became Yugoslavia’s head of state. I will always be grateful to him for generously sharing keen insights, humor, and valuable time with me. https://t.co/KBm5lG4lPh

[Janez Janša @JJansaSDS]

Pravzaprav smo samo umaknili Slovenijo iz začaranega kroga izgubljanja kredibilnosti pri nenehnih neproporcionalnih obsodbah Izraela za vsako potezo. Medtem ko bruseljska birokracija ostaja tiho ob iztrebljanju celih vasi kristjanov v Nigeriji, pomorih lastnih ljudi s strani Hamasa v Gazi, masakrih v Iranu ali vse pogostejših antisemitskih izpadih v Evropi, reagira na vsako napoved Izraela, da bo zgradil kako vas. Uporaba dvojnih meril je tako imenovano zunanjo politiko EU pripeljala v stanje blizu irelevantnosti. Medtem ko že ena sama beseda predsednika US lahko povzroči spremembo cen energentov, prazna zunanjepolitična sporočila EU ne spreminjajo ali rešujejo ničesar.

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

Louis J. Crishock – vršilac dužnosti čiji bi se mandat mogao otegnuti https://t.co/1om46O9fFX

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

https://t.co/lUguKkL4Oo

[US Embassy Sarajevo @USEmbassySJJ]

The strength of the U.S.-BiH economic relationship was the focus of today’s meeting between Charge d’Affaires, a.i. John Ginkel and Serb Presidency Member Željka Cvijanović, including discussion of opportunities to expand trade and investment ties between our two countries. #USAinBiH

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Snaga ekonomskih odnosa između SAD i BiH bila je u fokusu današnjeg sastanka otpravnika poslova Johna Ginkela i srpskog člana Predsjedništva Željke Cvijanović, uz poseban osvrt na prilike za proširenje trgovinskih i investicijskih veza između naše dvije zemlje.

[Жељка Цвијановић @Cvijanovic_Z]

Са отправником послова Амбасаде Сједињених Америчких Држава у БиХ Џоном Гинкелом данас сам разговарала о актуелним политичким темама у Републици Српској и БиХ. Током састанка је било ријечи и о даљем унапређењу свих видова сарадње са САД, са посебним акцентом на економију и енергетику.

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

The soccer fans who fell in love with America during the World Cup https://t.co/IBLneXCX2v

[State Department Economic Affairs @EconAtState]

Congratulations to Serbia on becoming the 69th signatory to the Artemis Accords! 🇷🇸 We look forward to future collaborations following the principles in the Artemis Accords, and to continuing our work with Serbia to build a safer, more prosperous future.

Learn more: https://t.co/QP5c8LcS7n

[Christopher Landau @DeputySecState]

This morning @SecRubio opened the first Strategic Dialogue between the US and Serbia. I was honored to welcome my friend, Foreign Minister @markodjuric, and sign two Memoranda of Understanding that open the door to deeper and lasting engagement between our countries: one on energy and the other on education. Today was truly a landmark day in the 145-year US-Serbia partnership, which has greater potential than ever. 🇺🇸🤝🇷🇸

[Марко Ђурић @markodjuric]

Met today in Washington with @NASA Assistant Administrator for Interagency Relations Kathleen Karika.

Serbia’s accession to the #Artemis Accord reflects its clear determination to participate in global initiatives shaping the future of peaceful #space exploration.

This step also represents an additional impetus for the development of young researchers and engineers, as well as for reinforcing #Serbia’s competitiveness in the high-tech sector.

I gladly invited NASA representatives to visit the Specialized Exhibition #EXPO 2027, emphasizing that this event will provide a venue for presenting cutting-edge scientific achievements.

[OHR BiH @OHR_BiH]

As part of his meetings with leaders from all of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s religious communities, Acting High Representative Louis Crishock met today with Jakob Finci, President of the Jewish Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They discussed the importance of interreligious dialogue, and the valuable role religious communities play in fostering mutual understanding, social cohesion, and the country’s continued development.

“Our shared values are far greater than our differences. Interreligious dialogue strengthens trust, promotes mutual respect, and reminds us that we all share responsibility for building a peaceful and prosperous future,” said Acting High Representative Crishock.

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

Very glad to see @OHR_BiH continue in Lou Crishock’s safe and expert hands

[OHR BiH @OHR_BiH]

In its July 14th meeting, the PIC SBA reaffirmed their shared commitment to appoint a mutually acceptable candidate to serve as the new High Representative, as a matter of urgency.

Until such an agreement is reached, the PIC SBA noted without objection that Acting High Representative Louis Crishock will continue to exercise the mandate of the Office, in line with the PIC SBA statement of June 30.

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Na sastanku održanom 14. jula, ambasadori Upravnog odbora Vijeća za provedbu mira (PIC SBA) potvrdili su svoju opredijeljenost da što je prije moguće imenuju zajednički prihvatljivog kandidata za novog visokog predstavnika.

Do postizanja takvog dogovora, ambasadori zemalja članica Upravnog odbora Vijeća za provedbu mira (PIC) su konstatirali, bez primjedbi, da vršilac dužnosti visokog predstavnika Louis Crishock nastavlja provoditi mandat OHR-a, u skladu sa saopćenjem ambasadora zemalja članica Upravnog odbora PIC-a od 30. juna 2026. godine.

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

.@Wiswesser curious to hear your take on this

[Huib Modderkolk @huibmodderkolk]

NEW: Despite persistent warnings from American and British officials, Dutch intelligence agencies refused to believe Putin would invade Ukraine in 2022. Insiders reveal how it all went so wrong. ‘This was the highest-stakes game I’ve ever played.’

https://t.co/wuJIVYQ9ym

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

Indeed! “The role of the OHR is not to replace domestic responsibility or provide solutions that should be delivered by elected leaders.”

[OHR BiH @OHR_BiH]

Acting High Representative Louis Crishock's interview for Večernji list: I Have All Powers, Including the Bonn Powers, but Dependence on the OHR Is of No Use to Bosnia and Herzegovina

https://t.co/mvVBJEzLfq

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

@USEmbassySJJ

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

“The 🇪🇺 and its member states have no coherent policy towards 🇧🇦 [or any other non-NATO member in the Western Balkans], and in the capitals they (still) do not care enough to make it a genuine priority.”

[Adi Ćerimagić @adicerimagic]

Today, 4 July, the 🇺🇸 marks 250 years of independence.

Three days ago, the 🇺🇸 Embassy in #Sarajevo held its Independence Day reception – and it revealed more than the occasion required.

Under the American flag, in the centre of Sarajevo, the #Trump administration assembled almost the entire political class of 🇧🇦. They came from Mostar and Banja Luka.

The prime ministers of both the state and the entities were there. So were Bakir Izetbegović, the Republika Srpska opposition, and the full leadership of HDZ BiH.

Milorad Dodik was absent (!) – but his son and the entire #SNSD leadership in his place.

So the question is no longer whether 🇧🇦’s political class wants to work with the Trump administration. It plainly does. The question is what it expects or hopes in return – and what Washington expects and wants from it.

The contrast with the 🇪🇺’s Europe Day receptions in Sarajevo and Banja Luka in May is hard to miss. Those events drew nowhere near the same attention.

There is a comfortable explanation: the 🇪🇺 does not practise politics in the transactional style this 🇺🇸 administration has adopted.

There is a less comfortable one, and it is as close to the truth. The 🇪🇺 and its member states have no coherent policy towards 🇧🇦 [or any other non-NATO member in the Western Balkans], and in the capitals they (still) do not care enough to make it a genuine priority.

Political attention follows power. Right now, in Sarajevo, it is not flowing towards Brussels.

[Jonathan Moore @moorejonathanm]

Ačiū labai!

[AudraPlepyte @AudraPlepyte]

With the largest ever US flag in Europe, flying from TV tower - #Lithuania says-

Happy 250th anniversary #USA, the land of the free & the home of the brave!

For enduring friendship & shared love for freedom, continuous strong 🇱🇹🤝🇺🇸 partnership.

With ❤️ from #Lithuania!