International cooperation

What is a good peace deal?

This content was published on Jan 21, 2025 As the ceasefire in Gaza enters its third day, Inside Geneva sits down with two experts to define what sustainable peace can look like.

Swiss refugee policy for Ukrainians leaves many questions unanswered

This content was published on Jan 17, 2025 Proposed changes to the special status for Ukrainian refugees are drawing criticism and raising doubts about their practical and humanitarian implications.

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International Geneva

Without the US, nuclear talks between Iran and Europe make fragile progress

This content was published on Jan 16, 2025 European diplomats met earlier this week near Geneva. Iran’s nuclear programme was on the agenda.

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Swiss diplomacy

Why Afghanistan’s reserves remain stuck in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 16, 2025 Some $3.5 billion from the Afghan central bank sits idle in Switzerland. The money could be a financial lifeline for the Afghan economy.

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International Geneva

Iran won’t compromise on nuclear issues unless forced

This content was published on Jan 12, 2025 Germany, France and the UK are meeting in Geneva to discuss the future of Iran's nuclear programme. How can they push Iran to end it?

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Swiss diplomacy

Switzerland and UNRWA: timeline of a rocky relationship

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 Switzerland is considering ending its funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees – the latest chapter in the country’s turbulent history with the agency.

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Escaping poverty through education: child labour in Bangladesh

This content was published on Dec 17, 2024 Bangladesh's progress in combating child labour is under threat. A report from a coastal town in the south of the country.

Global elections

Moldova: A small neutral country at the crossroads between the EU and Russia

Switzerland is committed to democracy education and the integration of Ukrainians in Moldova.

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Swiss diplomacy

How a top Swiss university is screening Chinese students

This content was published on Dec 12, 2024 ETH Zurich has revealed security screening measures it routinely carries out on some foreign students – provoking fear and anger.

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