Niels reports: "We discussed peace and freedom in the current world order. What I emphasised was the importance of diplomacy and rule of law - and how, alongside defence capabilities, these are indispensable for sustainable security. Also discussed was the importance of alliances, as well as the need for clear principles and unambiguous condemnation and sanctioning of war crimes. It was an evening of valuable discussions - both in the panel and with the audience. Thank you to the organisers, especially Veronica Baas of de Balie, and the attendees for thinking along. Together, we continue to work for more peaceful and secure societies in these staggering times."
Evening of debate on peace, security and freedom
Last week, De Balie organised a debate evening on peace, security and freedom together with DNK (De Nieuwe Kolk). Our own Niels Terpstra was speaker on a panel together with colleagues Eske van Gils and Wilbert van der Zeijden, led by Margreet Spijker.
Contact information
- Organizational unit
- Political Science
- About person
- Dr N.M. Terpstra (Niels)