Can Geneva still shape the future of global nuclear stability?

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I cover international relations with a focus on Switzerland, lead journalistic investigations, and conduct deeply personal interviews on challenging topics. Over 25 years in journalism. Graduated from Moscow State University's Faculty of Journalism and the French Press Institute in Paris. Former TV/radio host in France and Russia. I am a published author and documentary filmmaker who has interviewed presidents and rock stars.

Français

Genève peut-elle encore façonner l’avenir de la stabilité nucléaire mondiale?
日本語

ジュネーブは核軍縮に貢献できるのか？
العربية

هل لا تزال جنيف قادرة على التأثير في مستقبل الاستقرار النووي العالمي؟
中文

日内瓦还能塑造全球核稳定的未来吗？
Русский

Сможет ли Женева и дальше влиять на будущее глобальной ядерной безопасности?

In October US President Donald Trump ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing for the first time in more than 30 years, reversing decades of US policy implemented since the end of the Cold War.

The announcement followed Russia’s successful test of a nuclear-powered cruise missile capable of breaking through any defence shield, according to the Kremlin.

Geneva is a key venue for arms-control diplomacy, hosting major multilateral negotiations and institutions that underpin global non-proliferation efforts.

But as Trump signals a shift away from multilateral engagement, questions are mounting over whether Geneva can continue to play a meaningful role in shaping the future architecture of nuclear stability. Share your thoughts with us.

Edited by Virginie Mangin

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Greg 2025-11-26 18:39

Geneva, Europe, UK, Japan, etc. are compelled to take the lead while the Trump regime is in power.

Can Geneva still shape the future of global nuclear stability?

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