Cluster: Geopolitics

Geneva Conventions turn 75: are they still effective?

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. But how relevant are these, and international law, especially for younger generations?

International Geneva

Lest we forget – why we need international law

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Europe has been marking 80 years since D-Day. International law, frequently discussed in Geneva, is often portrayed by politicians as an inconvenience.

Swiss president Viola Amherd and foreign minister Ignasio Cassis sit behind a desk listening to a question while reporters in the foreground listen at a press conference

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland says 90 countries and organisations will attend Ukraine peace summit

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 The Swiss-hosted conference is intended to lay the foundations for sustainable peace talks, in which Russia will also take part at a later date.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Foreign Affairs

‘Less impressive and less important’: Switzerland’s role as an intermediary in Iran

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 Cyrus Schayegh, a professor of international history at the Geneva Graduate Institute, discusses Iran’s future foreign policy and why Switzerland’s role in the region could fade.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss condemn aggression against Danish prime minister

This content was published on Jun 8, 2024 On Saturday, Swiss President Viola Amherd expressed her shock at the attack on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Foreign Affairs

UN rights expert criticises Swiss pressure in trade negotiations

This content was published on Jun 8, 2024 The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food has accused EFTA countries of pressuring Thailand and Malaysia in trade deals.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland gives CHF60 million to Ukraine for digitalisation

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 The Swiss government has agreed to give war-ravaged Ukraine CHF58.7 million ($65.5 million) towards the digitalisation of its public administration.

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Foreign Affairs

Three people arrested in Switzerland in international drug gang crackdown

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 International co-operation led to 17 people being arrested in six European countries and large quantities of drugs also being seized.

An aerial view of the Bürgenstock resort on Mount Bürgenstock.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president envisions follow-ups to peace summit

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 Swiss President Viola Amherd hopes the first Ukraine peace conference will build trust and seek solutions for safety and security issues.

A view of the skyline in Moscow, Russia.

Foreign Affairs

Alleged French spy tied to Swiss NGO arrested in Russia

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 The man, who Russia has claimed was trying to obtain information about the Russian military, was confirmed to be a French citizen working for a Geneva-based NGO.

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