Where does Switzerland stand in the world? And where is it heading? I focus on current and possible future developments.
After completing my studies (history, law and European studies), I worked for a time at the Swiss embassy in Athens. I have journalistic experience at home and abroad, at the local and national levels, as a freelancer and as a staff journalist. Today, it's with an international focus.
War and drought push Lebanon agriculture to breaking point
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War, economic collapse and declining rainfall are pushing Lebanon’s agricultural sector to the brink. Even water projects backed by Switzerland are struggling to cope.
Why Switzerland stopped short of formally sanctioning Ukraine
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Swiss neutrality is often misunderstood. An analysis shows how Switzerland’s response to the war against Ukraine divides the Swiss and puzzles outsiders.
First SBC poll shows Swiss evenly split on capping population at ten million
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Just over a month before a nationwide vote, the outcome of the 'No to ten million' immigration initiative is too close to call.
Science podcast: climate migration in Bangladesh – an unexpected reality
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Climate migration in Bangladesh: an unexpected reality. Discover where people go when climate change forces them to relocate. Tune in!
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Since the start of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, an old topic has re-emerged in Switzerland: the Swiss protecting power mandate representing US interests in Iran.
War in Iran: were the negotiations held in Geneva doomed to fail?
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On Saturday, the United States launched a major offensive against Iran. This came despite two rounds of talks between American and Iranian delegations in Geneva in February, which ended without success.
Why UNRWA, a lifeline for Palestinians, is struggling for survival in Lebanon
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The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is facing an existential crisis. A visit to the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut shows how a political tug-of-war is playing out in the lives of the affected population.
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International Geneva is one of the reasons why Switzerland has a reputation as a diplomatic powerhouse. But the location is weakening.
What lies ahead for Switzerland: the major political issues of 2026
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The coming year promises to be a landmark one for Swiss politics. It will be decisive for the future of relations between Switzerland and its European neighbours.
Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?
Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?
