International cooperation

Why Switzerland must put human rights at the core of the OSCE

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The OSCE presidency presents an opportunity to refocus the organisation on one of its core mission, argue Eleonora Mongelli and Florian Irminger.

Philippe Lazzarini has overseen UNRWA since 2020.

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UNRWA boss Lazzarini to step down in March 2026

This content was published on Aug 22, 2025 Philippe Lazzarini will step down as head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) at the end of his term in March, he announced on Thursday.

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Lobbyists and oil-producers blamed for failure of Geneva plastics treaty

This content was published on Aug 18, 2025 Talks on a binding treaty on plastic pollution broke down on Friday. Several experts are pointing the finger at interest groups and oil- and plastic-producing countries.

Population does not want to make any concessions to the USA, according to survey

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US tariffs: most Swiss rule out making future concessions, survey reveals

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 According to a survey published on Wednesday, most Swiss residents are against offering concessions to the US in the current tariff dispute.

Are you noticing or anticipating any changes in your life as a result of the tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump?

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Aug 5, 2025

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What do recent events tell us about the risks and rewards of sticking to nuclear treaties?

Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, Israel, Iran. What’s the point of nuclear deals if it pays off to flout them?

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Aug 2, 2025

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Africa’s relevance is growing – and everyone wants in

This content was published on Jul 21, 2025 Africa is the future – by 2100, one in three people will live there. As the African Union’s clout grows, Switzerland is stepping up engagement.

Viola Amherd, right, President of the Swiss Confederation, and Denys Shmyhal, left, Prime Minister of Ukraines, talk together during a bilateral meeting at the Ukraine Mine Action Conference, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday, October 17, 2024.

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Switzerland signs controversial reconstruction aid package for Ukraine

This content was published on Jul 14, 2025 The deal, which includes binding contracts for the involvement of Swiss companies in Ukraine’s reconstruction, has been widely criticised.

A messenger pigeon carrying messages between parties reflects China’s preference for informal, behind-the-scenes engagement over formal arbitration processes. However, given China's track record regarding border issues and international rulings, whether the new China-led IOMed will be recognized internationally remains to be seen.

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China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest

This content was published on Jul 11, 2025 China has launched a new global mediation body to resolve disputes. How will this initiative reshape international conflict resolution?

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Deep-sea mining: has Trump unleashed a scramble for the seabed?

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 By forging ahead with deep-sea mining, the US is bypassing the UN and creating a diplomatic storm – with a Swiss firm at the centre.

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