International cooperation

When private foundations take over development aid

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 Philanthropic foundations are becoming increasingly important. This doesn't seem to sit well with them.

International cooperation

Murder of Swiss aid worker remains unsolved as statute of limitations approaches

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Swiss aid worker Walter Arnold wanted to expose alleged wrongdoing. Three decades later, his murder remains unsolved as the statute of limitations is about to expire.

Santa Cruz waste picker collecting used cardboard from an inhabitant.

International cooperation

How Swiss cities are stepping up as foreign aid budgets shrink

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Local governments in Europe are defying state cuts to development assistance and helping cities in lower-income regions tackle problems like climate change.

A series of new laws in China allowed the authorities to investigate foreign researchers for possessing “sensitive” information related to national security.

Foreign Affairs

Why Swiss China scholars can’t build the China expertise they need

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 Increasingly stringent controls on overseas research into China have made it difficult for many scholars including those in Switzerland, to conduct research on China.

Iran-US agreement: Switzerland can play a role, says Mr Cassis

Foreign Affairs

Foreign minister says Switzerland to play role in Iran-US peace

This content was published on Jun 18, 2026 Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland will play in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US

Opinion

International cooperation

Swiss public backs development aid even as politicians cut budgets

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 Most people support funding for development cooperation or would even like to see it increased, write Dina Pomeranz and Deborah Kistler.

Olive trees uprooted by the IDF in southern Lebanon

International cooperation

War and drought push Lebanon agriculture to breaking point

This content was published on May 15, 2026 War, economic collapse and declining rainfall are pushing Lebanon’s agricultural sector to the brink. Even water projects backed by Switzerland are struggling to cope.

International cooperation

What are development banks and what do they do?

This content was published on May 1, 2026 Development banks are becoming increasingly important in light of cuts to foreign aid by Western countries such as the US and Switzerland. But what do they achieve for the Global South?

Opinion

Human rights

Do Afghan lives matter?

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 In Afghanistan, women and girls in particular are paying the price for failed policies. The Afghan Fund in Geneva should finally act to recapitalise the Central Bank, writes Norah Niland.

Why Switzerland joined Trump-friendly FIFA to fund mini pitches in Palestine

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Switzerland and FIFA are building mini pitches for children in Palestine, despite continued violence and humanitarians struggling to meet people's basic needs.

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