Nikolaos van Dam

Nikolaos van Dam studied Arabic and Political Science at the University of Amsterdam. He served as the Dutch ambassador to Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Germany, and Indonesia, as well as Special Envoy to Syria. Earlier in his career, he worked as a junior diplomat in Lebanon, Jordan, the Palestinian Occupied Territories, and Libya. His books have been translated into several languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Turkish, and Hungarian. He was frequently stationed in tense regions at pivotal moments in history. Through his well-founded analyses, he offers deep insights into the significant developments in these countries and explores opportunities for dialogue and peace.