Cluster: Geopolitics

Switzerland condemns excessive use of force in Middle East

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This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Switzerland condemns violence by the US, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East, urging restraint from all parties.

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Swiss companies export military equipment worth almost CHF1 billion

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss companies exported military equipment worth CHF950 million last year.

Iranians walk past an anti-US billboard at Enqelab Square in Tehran, Iran, February 16, 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Foreign Affairs

As Middle East conflict rages, Swiss tradition of uniting adversaries is changing

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Switzerland’s military neutrality has long enabled it to facilitate communication between adversaries and help settle their disputes. But this traditional role is being tested as international relations grow increasingly turbulent.

Films on Iran and Sudan big winners at the FIFDH

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Films on Iran and Sudan big winners at Geneva human rights film fest

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 The 24th edition of the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) in Geneva honoured films on Iran and Sudan for documentary and feature film-making.

800 people demonstrate against imperialism in Geneva

War & peace

Hundreds of people demonstrate against imperialism in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 Around 800 people denounced bombings in Gaza, attacks in Iran, Lebanon and Venezuela, and the blockade against Cuba.

Federal Council authorises US overflights in connection with war in Iran

Swiss position

Switzerland refuses two US requests for flyovers linked to Iran war

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 The government approved three flyover requests from the United States in connection with the war in Iran. Two other requests were rejected.

People look at damaged documents as they search for missing relatives at the Saydnaya prison, north of the Syrian capital Damascus, on December 15, 2024. The dramatic liberation of Saydnaya prisoners came hours after Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allies took the nearby capital on December 8, having sent ousted president Bashar al-Assad fleeing after more than 13 years of civil war. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP)

International Geneva

From atrocity to accountability, Syria’s path runs through Geneva

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 Enforced disappearances were a hallmark of the Assad regime in Syria. What are the prospects for justice and can UN bodies in Geneva help?

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland stopping short of releasing oil reserves, says president

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says there's currently no serious oil shortage in Switzerland so the country won't yet be heeding the International Energy Agency’s call to release oil reserves.

WEF founder Schwab wants to keep the World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Geneva organisations

WEF founder wants to keep Forum in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 Klaus Schwab wants to keep the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, arguing that a neutral platform is needed in the neutral country.

Council of States insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss Senate narrowly supports a counter-proposal to the neutrality initiative.

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