Is Hans Blix A-List?
No — Hans Blix is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1981
IAEA Director General
Lost A-list status in 2026
Dropped to B tier — Elder Statesman
Ranking Timeline
Foreign Minister of Sweden
Appointed Foreign Minister of Sweden.
IAEA Director General
Becomes Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Chernobyl Inspection
Leads the IAEA inspection team to Chernobyl after the disaster.
UNMOVIC Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC).
Iraq WMD Search
Leads the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq before the US invasion.
Elder Statesman
Continues to be a respected voice on international affairs and nuclear disarmament issues.
Last updated: February 24, 2026