Geopolitics

Hazard to the Northeast

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 In Pevek, on the coast of Siberia, the Russian government has sent a floating nuclear power plant to promote the development of the Arctic.

The Rani of Thoothukudi’s salt pans

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 For six months every year, salt pan workers in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district labour under a blazing sun to harvest the most common kitchen staple.

Foreign Affairs

A story of violence

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 The fatal story of two men in a country that slowly but surely is sinking deeper and deeper into political violence.

Mafia: Swiss federal prosecutor calls for leniency programme

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 Federal prosecutor Stefan Blättler wants to discuss a Swiss leniency programme for mafia members again in an interview with Tamedia.

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis In his closing speech at the second Ukraine Recovery Conference

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister commits to further support for Ukraine

This content was published on Jun 22, 2023 Ignazio Cassis outlined three main areas where he advocated for concurrent action for Ukraine: humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and reforms.

Francesco Rocca President of the IFRC resigns

International Geneva

President of IFRC to resign amid controversy in Italy

This content was published on Jun 22, 2023 Francesco Rocca, the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), is set to step down.

Headquarters of International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva.

Foreign Affairs

Canton Geneva promises CHF40 million to troubled Red Cross

This content was published on Jun 22, 2023 The Geneva cantonal government has pledged CHF40 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which is in financial difficulties.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland lays out foundations for new EU deal

This content was published on Jun 21, 2023 Switzerland announces new strategy for stabilising relations with the EU, which have hit a rocky patch in the last two years.

Foreign Affairs

German arms dealer blocked from selling Swiss weapons

This content was published on Jun 21, 2023 Switzerland will no longer approve arms exports of a German dealer who sent Swiss-made armoured vehicles to Ukraine.

How could frozen Russian assets be reused to benefit Ukraine?

What should be done with Russian assets seized in Switzerland? Can they be handed over to Ukraine or would that violate the rule of law and undermine faith in banks? Would confiscating assets to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine be compatible with Swiss neutrality? Are there other diplomatic options to assist with Ukraine’s post-war recovery? The…

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