Cluster: Geopolitics

Switzerland poised to get tough on Russian spies

This content was published on May 26, 2024 Swiss parliamentarians want Russian spies expelled as the country braces for a fresh wave of cyberattacks.

in 2022, the Colombian government and the ELN announced the resumption of their peace talks. The process is proving difficult.

Foreign Affairs

‘Comprehensive peace’ in Colombia won’t happen soon, says Swiss envoy

This content was published on May 26, 2024 When guerrilla groups hold talks with the Colombian government, Swiss envoy Philipp Lustenberger has a seat at the table.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland braces for 10% rise in asylum seekers in 2024

This content was published on May 25, 2024 Switzerland currently lacks enough space to accommodate an anticipated 10% rise in asylum seekers this year.

illustration of the alpine country; Switzerland, money, graphic, details, WHO and a figure looking out with binoculars.

International Geneva

Unchecked empires: who watches Geneva’s million-franc foundations?

This content was published on May 24, 2024 Wealthy donors come from around the world to create their non-profit foundations in Geneva. Where does the money come from? (Part 2).

A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is tested as part of Russia's nuclear exercises from a launch site in Plesetsk, north-west Russia.

International Geneva

Threat of nuclear war paralyses International Geneva

This content was published on May 24, 2024 The risk of nuclear warfare is at its highest point in decades, warns the UN. Can diplomacy address such an existential threat?

A large white building (the Swiss Federal Criminal Court) is shown from a distance.

Foreign Affairs

Sisters who left Switzerland to join Islamic State given suspended prison sentence

This content was published on May 24, 2024 Both women are to undergo psychiatric treatment during the probationary period.

Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council is failing – this is why

This content was published on May 24, 2024 Switzerland currently sits on the UN Security Council, which is repeatedly paralysed. Small countries want to reform it.

Foreign Affairs

Explainer: Switzerland and the recognition of Palestine

This content was published on May 24, 2024 On Wednesday Ireland, Spain and Norway said they would recognise a Palestinian state. What are the chances of Switzerland following suit?

A man can be seen on the ground photographing five white and red F-5 Tiger Jets in the top right of the photo flying in the same direction, leaving thin white cloud trails behind them. The sky is overcast with some blue sky.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Air Force to use motorway for test exercise

This content was published on May 23, 2024 F/A-18 fighter jets will practice take offs and landings on the A1 motorway between Payerne and Avenches in canton Vaud on June 5.

A woman rides a bicycle in front of a building destroyed by a Russian airstrike in the town of Orikhiv. Debris is piled up around the grey building.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss government earmarks over CHF11 billion for foreign aid

This content was published on May 23, 2024 Ministers have requested a total of CHF11.27 billion for foreign aid in a dispatch submitted to Parliament on Wednesday.

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