Geopolitics

Swiss academics oppose Israeli research pact

Mobilisation against Swiss-Israel academic agreement

This content was published on Feb 7, 2026 More than 250 Swiss academics want research treaty with Israel terminated.

Information wars

Swiss nationals face EU sanctions over disinformation claims

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 Two Swiss nationals have been sanctioned by the EU in connection with Russian propaganda. An analysis by Swissinfo.

Meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the UN in New York in 2024.

Foreign Affairs

What can the Swiss foreign minister – and the OSCE – achieve in Moscow?

This content was published on Feb 5, 2026 After a visit to Kyiv, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is now in Moscow, where he is to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday.

US President Barack Obama (left) and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev during the signing of the New START treaty on Thursday, 8 April 2010, in Prague.

International Geneva

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires – what’s at stake?

This content was published on Feb 5, 2026 The last remaining nuclear arms treaty between Russia and the US – New START – expired on February 5, removing all limits on the world’s two largest arsenals for the first time in over 50 years and heightening the risk of an arms race.

Epstein files, Fed chair nominee – and a new nuclear arms race?

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Swiss diplomacy

‘Rich and weak’?

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 Economically strong, but militarily weak. What does the future hold for countries like Switzerland?

Swiss-chaired OSCE has ‘little hope’ of brokering Ukraine peace

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 SRF explains why the OSCE is still suitable to mediatie in the Ukraine war but has limited sway.

The Trump administration backs gas-powered vehicles and has ended tax credits aimed at promoting electric vehicles.

Emissions reduction

Five ways Trump’s climate rollback could affect the world

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 The US has once again retreated from global climate cooperation under President Donald Trump. Here are the key consequences and what they mean for countries like Switzerland.

A climate protest in Geneva on November 15, 2025.

Emissions reduction

Swiss NGO urges Bern to raise its climate ambition as US walks away from accords

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 Delia Berner from Alliance Sud says Washington’s exit from climate treaties deals a “bitter blow” to climate justice and makes Switzerland’s climate‑finance delays “irresponsible”.

Human rights

The Board of Peace, War, and Impunity

This content was published on Feb 3, 2026 Could the new Board of Peace be a threat to the UN? Not really say experts. But it does point to lack of trust in international institutions.

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