Cluster: Geopolitics

Switzerland refuses two US requests for flyovers linked to Iran war

Federal Council authorises US overflights in connection with war in Iran

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.

Parliament increases pressure on the asylum sector

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament seeks to tighten asylum rules

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss parliament moves to tighten asylum rules and cut costs.

An Iranian man looks on as smoke rises from Shahran Oil Refinery following an airstrike in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026.

Foreign Affairs

Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.

The Elbit defence company manufactures drones, among other things.

War & peace

Swiss firms exported dual-use goods to Israel during Gaza conflict

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Between 2024 and 2025, several dozen Swiss companies continued to sell goods with potential military use to Israel despite intensified UN criticism of its offensive in Gaza.

USA also initiates new investigation against Switzerland after tariff slapdown

Global trade

US launches trade investigation against Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 US launches new trade probe into Switzerland and other countries over manufacturing capacity.

Swiss embassy in Tehran temporarily closed

Foreign Affairs

Swiss embassy in Tehran closes temporarily amid conflict

This content was published on Mar 11, 2026 “The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land today and are now safely out of the country,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

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