As the United Kingdom considers how to respond to the suspected poisoning of a former spy with a nerve agent, and weighs in on how to handle future relations with Russia, ELN Director, Sir Adam Thomson, considers the implications for Euro-Atlantic security and stability.
Forces Network, ‘UK Expels 23 Russian Diplomats Following Salisbury Investigation’, 14 March
“There is more potential for miscalculation and accident now’ – Sir Adam Thomson, Director, European Leadership Network, former NATO Ambassador …
KFM Radio, ‘Russia Says Nerve Agent Attack Accusations Are “Groundless”, 14 March
The British Prime Minister will provide an update later on what happens next and former British diplomat Adam Thomson says she needs to be firm …
The New York Times, UK Has Weapons to Use Against Russia, All With Drawbacks, 13 March
The provision is usually interpreted as applying to actions on a far larger scale than attempted murder, said Adam Thomson, a former British ambassador to NATO and head of the European Leadership Network …
Voice of America, ‘Britain Weighing Its Options in Poisoning of Russians’, 8 March
“We need to engage with Russia,” Adam Thomson argued …
The Guardian, ‘Britain would not win a spy showdown with Putin’, 6 March
Adam Thomson, a former permanent representative to Nato, told the committee that he was concerned about …
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