Bas de Wit

— Bas de Wit —

Bas holds a BA in History from the University of Groningen (RUG) and pursues an MA in IR, following a specialisation track in Geopolitics and Connectivity (RUG). Bas’s past research and studies focused among others on the Western Balkans and its history and historical context, and its (geopolitical) dynamics, culminating in practical experience during two excursions to the Western Balkans with the RUG, interacting with local NGO’s, embassies, and government officials. He wishes to continue working in research and policy advice through the interdisciplinary scope of History, IR, and Geopolitics.

Humanizing the Security Council: Screening of “The Veto” and the Implications of Ongoing Atrocities
“The Veto,” a 58-minute documentary made by director Tim Slade last year, premiered at the Sarajevo Kino Meeting Point this June. The film addresses the long-debated topic of the veto power: the exclusive right of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to block any resolution unilaterally.

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The Legacy and Future of the Srebrenica Genocide
On July 7th, the Srebrenica Youth School convened a panel discussion titled “Building Accountability: International Responses to the Legacy of Srebrenica.”