Cluster: Geopolitics

How strong is the US’s renewed global commitment?

This content was published on Jan 26, 2021 Is the United States’ recommitment to the World Health Organisation a good sign for international Geneva? What about the future of the WHO itself?

Lebanese foreign minister and Swiss ambassador in talks

Foreign Affairs

Talks in Beirut about Swiss probe in Lebanon’s central bank

This content was published on Jan 25, 2021 Lebanon’s foreign minister has held talks with the Swiss ambassador following a probe into corruption allegations.

Foreign Affairs

WEF: Swiss president pleads for sustainable growth

This content was published on Jan 25, 2021 Building a sustainable global economy and increasing international cooperation are on the Davos Agenda, says Guy Parmelin.

Foreign Affairs

Croatia earthquake: Swiss respond to appeal for help

This content was published on Jan 22, 2021 Switzerland is to supply emergency shelters to families left homeless after a strong earthquake in Croatia in December.

Foreign Affairs

Libyan interim government will be chosen in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 22, 2021 Libya's new political leadership - until the elections in December - will be decided on Swiss soil, it has been announced.

Opinion

International Geneva

Have nuclear weapons really become illegal?

This content was published on Jan 22, 2021 On Friday, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) officially enters into force. But will it be effective?

Foreign Affairs

Merkel wants to discuss border controls with Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 21, 2021 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she intends to hold discussions with Switzerland on possible controls at their shared border.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss reactions to President Biden: A new day, but it’s still ‘America first’

This content was published on Jan 21, 2021 US President Joe Biden is restoring faith in diplomacy, but voices in the Swiss press noted the country's policy remains about “America first”.

Foreign Affairs

Ambassador: US won’t have much time for Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 20, 2021 Jacques Pitteloud does not foresee an improvement in bilateral relations following the change of power in Washington.

Donald Trump and Simonetta Sommaruga in January 2020

Foreign Affairs

How a norm-breaking American presidency affected Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 20, 2021 As Donald Trump leaves the White House, SWI swissinfo.ch assesses the impact of four tumultuous years on relations with Switzerland.

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