Rudolph Thomson

Rudolph Thomson is the founder and managing director of VaudRisk, a risk management consulting company with focus areas in early warning & problem recognition, and remedial management. VaudRisk is registered and based in Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland.

Opinion

Swiss response to Covid-19 and other unarmed conflicts

This content was published on Feb 18, 2021 The pandemic should lead us to question how we define conflicts.

Opinion

‘A leaf out of Switzerland’s book’ on how to elect a president

This content was published on Dec 9, 2020 Political observer Rudolph Thomson looks at the history of the Swiss executive branch, and lessons it may have to offer the United States.

Opinion

Swiss Scientific and Medical Corps: a new idea to fight pandemics

This content was published on Jun 24, 2020 Switzerland should create a scientific-military collaboration to address public health challenges like the current one, argues Rudolph Thomson.

Swiss oddities

Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began

Cooks at work in the kitchen, pictured during a look behind the scenes at Hotel Seedamm Plaza in Pfaeffikon, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, on March 31, 2014. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler)

Foreign Affairs

In Switzerland four out of ten people have a migrant background – who are they?

Swiss cantons issue heat warnings

The additional costs that Switzerland will incur when purchasing the US F-35 fighter jet continue to be a concern.

Swiss Politics

Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained

Swiss banks have never managed as much wealth as now

Swiss private bank vaults house CHF3.4 trillion

Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?

What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave?

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Apr 1, 2025

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Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?

Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?

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Jun 13, 2025

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Would you work for your municipality or country for free?

The Swiss militia system gives many people political responsibility but no salary. Would that be something for your country?

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Apr 24, 2025

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