Robert Schuddeboom

Former ambassador. Concerned about recent geopolitical trends. See also my other account @healthproject99+. And read my blog

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

0. AND FIRST, INTRODUCTION OF COURSE https://t.co/1vIUT0FCyJ

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

Trade war intensification #US-#China "China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries."

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

No, Mr. Witkoff, Putin is not a nice guy. He is an evil man who kills and kidnaps children, murders his political opponents, and launched a needless war that has slaughtered tens of thousands. You can negotiate with him without trying to be his buddy.

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

@Isa_Yusibov Waar woon je? + wanneer?

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This headline reflects a world beyond misery "for Gazans ever shrinking buble". I was in #Gaza several times in the '90's. Already then the situation was dire with 1 mln people. Image the situation now. https://t.co/oXVKjfnlC4

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How many times more will we hear this lie? "we had information that terrorists/army was hiding/had a meeting in placy X or Y?" And then kill scores of innocent civilians. The #Russian missiles used today in #Sumy were precise weapons. Shame on #Moscow
https://t.co/rnBxNJ6m2Y

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The best article so far on the US #tariffs. A must read. Includes history of free trade, impact of services, financial flows. Main conclusion: free trade made Americans rich, but US policy did not correct the loss of certain type of jobs. https://t.co/1ia9DZhRvG

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I agree with economist John Authers that the worst quarter for the US stock markets in 23 years is largely due to the policies of the American President #Trump
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#Trump being confronted with #Russian reality and upset that #Putin has a mind of his own. According to #NBC he was angry. I would not be surprised if the American President will lose interest when success continues eluding him #Ukraine https://t.co/jNpHuytZ4g

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Fast changes dynamics. the largest Dutch pension fund #ABP will start investing again in #defense, to the tune of Euro 100 Bln. #Ukraine

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#Diplomacy at its best. Danish FM @larsloekke while stressing the close ties with the US, also saying: "Open to criticism, but we do not like the tone it is being delivered. Among close allies you do not do this" . #Denmark #Greenland #USA

[Lars Løkke Rasmussen @larsloekke]

Dear American friends.

We agree that status quo in the Artcic is not an option.

So let’s talk about how we can fix it - together.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Danish Foreign Minister

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

Thinking out of the box. #Canada will win the tariff war. No more access for Americans to Canadian owned #pornhub (1/3 of all users are located in the USA). I am looking forward to the unfolding discussion on this topic :)
https://t.co/Kno1mBVyWY

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

A logic consequence of Trump’s actions: NATO partners start reconsidering buying F-35. Portugal for example mentions the "geopolitical" situation as one of the criteria. Only start of a process though. https://t.co/TPEgwMAlPd

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

As always spot on: @tomfriedman
I would call Trump’s foreign policy philosophy not “containment” or “engagement,” but “smash and grab.” Trump aspires to be a geopolitical shoplifter.
https://t.co/YgUVjW4MCV

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

Een onthutsend gebrek aan geopolitiek inzicht en afwezigheid van enig gevoel van urgentie en prioriteiten (ref motie-Eerdmans). @robdewijk

[rob de wijk @robdewijk]

Dus investeren in vrede is minder belangrijk dan het begrotingstekort. Volgens mij zijn veel politici nog steeds niet overtuigd van de ernst van de huidige situatie: VVD schaart zich als enige coalitiepartij achter Europese defensieplannen https://t.co/pSPyvj7k31

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Not sure if we are now watching the fall part of the rise and fall of #Musk. Probably not. One prediction though: miracles aside, #Tesla is toast in Europe, feelings run deep https://t.co/EUEpB37Zbb

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

@GemeenteCuracao @ministerBZ @WomensFundUA Minister, zeer teleurgesteld en bezorgd om standpunt NSC vandaag in de Tweede Kamer tav het Europees Defensieplan.

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First news today 11/3 after US-Ukraine talks in #Ryiad seem to point that for the first time since Trump took office, that the USA is not to be working against Ukraine. Work in progress, let us see how it develops. But, for the time being, positive news! #Ukraine

[Robert Schuddeboom @rschuddeboom]

#Greenland. Already in 1857 the USA was interested in purchasing Greenland. See link for good historic read https://t.co/JjJvHSWMSX

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How #Ukraine has been successful in stopping the unstoppable gliding bombs of #Russia. https://t.co/tPzlk0hBnX