Geopolitics

Sanctions: a headache for humanitarian action

Illustration of sanctions and humanitarian aid following Russia s invasion of Ukraine

This content was published on Aug 22, 2023 As the use of sanctions has exploded over the past few years, concerns are growing about the human suffering they cause.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: August is for humanitarians

This content was published on Aug 22, 2023 Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes marks two important days in the humanitarian calendar - the day of the disappeared and World Humanitarian Day.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss defence minister orders inquiry over Leopard tanks

This content was published on Aug 21, 2023 The issue of tanks that could be sent to Ukraine is extremely delicate against the backdrop of Russia's war on Ukraine and Swiss neutrality.

Foreign Affairs

SECO sharpens focus on sanctions and export controls

This content was published on Aug 21, 2023 From September 1, it will combine the departments of sanctions, arms control and export controls in a separate service area.

International Geneva

The West needs a ‘plan B’ to end Ukraine war, says Swiss security expert

This content was published on Aug 20, 2023 Security expert Thomas Greminger argues the West needs to consider a plan B with Russia to ensure the long-term stability of Europe.

The UN headquarters in Baghdad after the attack

International Geneva

Baghdad UN bombing: 20 years on, aid workers face even more dangers

This content was published on Aug 18, 2023 The dangers faced by humanitarian aid workers have diversified and intensified in the past two decades.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss follow latest round of EU sanctions on Russia

This content was published on Aug 16, 2023 The government has lined up with the European Union’s 11th round of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss prosecutors issue arrest warrant for Rifaat al-Assad

This content was published on Aug 16, 2023 Judges have authorised a wanted notice for the uncle of the current Syrian president in connection with war crimes committed in 1982.

Foreign Affairs

Italy offers support to resolve Gotthard tunnel problems

This content was published on Aug 16, 2023 The Italian government has pledged to help resolve problems in the Gotthard tunnel following last Thursday's derailment of a freight train.

Foreign Affairs

Russia and Ukraine overestimate other side’s deaths, says study

This content was published on Aug 15, 2023 Russia underestimates the losses of its own soldiers in Ukraine, according to an international study with Swiss participation.

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