Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael

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Dick Leurdijk

Senior Research Associate

As Clingendael's United Nations-expert, specialized in political and military UN-issues, Leurdijk is senior research associate, lecturer, policy advisor and political commentator. He has dealt extensively with a wide range of UN-related issues, especially in the field of international peace and security, including peace-keeping, peace-enforcement and peace-building, in crisis situations such as the Gulf-war, Somalia, Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia), and the UN's relationships with regional organizations, such as NATO (SFOR, KFOR) and the EU. His most recent publications are focused on the 'war on terrorism', and the role of international organizations, including the UN and NATO.

Expertise

United Nations, NATO, Peace Support Operations, International Security, International Terrorism

(Current) Projects

• NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue;
• Peace Support Operations (UN, NATO);
• Relationship UN and regional organizations, including NATO and EU;
• UN reform: Kofi Annan and the High-Level Panel Report.

Education

Doctorate in Political Science, Amsterdam University

Languages

Dutch (mother tongue), English (fluent)

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