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China-US rivalry over artificial intelligence: what role for Switzerland?

This content was published on Feb 2, 2025 AI expert Bhaskar Chakravorti analyses the growing rivalry between the US and China on AI and Switzerland's possible role.

Participants wait in the main lobby of the congress center prior to special address followed by a dialogue with US President Donald J. Trump, during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, January 23, 2025.

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Argentina, China, Thailand, Kosovo: Switzerland pushes free trade at the WEF

This content was published on Feb 1, 2025 Switzerland uses the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos as a key platform for trade diplomacy. This year, it took an especially active role.

WEF's host and hostess pose for a groupe picture on the stage of the Congress Hall prior to the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Monday,

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How Swiss companies lobby in Brussels and at the WEF

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 New analysis shows where lobbyists and the European Commission met most often. And which Swiss-based organisations lobby in Brussels.

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How Trump’s orders could affect Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders that disrupt global politics and business as usual. What does this mean for Switzerland?

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How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval

Switzerland, like other rich nations, is grappling with a shrinking foreign aid budget, as the war in Ukraine forces a reset in its priorities.

Thailand has been added to the growing list of EFTA FTAs.

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Switzerland expands free trade network despite doubts

This content was published on Jan 23, 2025 Switzerland is taking its tally of free trade agreements up to 37 with new economic deals being signed with Thailand and Kosovo.

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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.

The police is blocking access to the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva during a round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran in 2015.

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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.

A person holds a bundle of Afghan afghani banknotes at a money exchange market, following banks and markets reopening after the Taliban took over in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 4, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

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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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