Neutrality

US concludes Geneva talks with Ukraine

Americans and Ukrainians held talks in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 US-Ukrainian meeting discussed economic cooperation, humanitarian issues and prisoners of war.

Iran announces new nuclear talks with USA for next week

Foreign Affairs

‘Positive’ US-Iran Geneva nuclear talks yield fresh negotiations

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in Geneva called 'best and most serious round'.

Swiss Army soldiers during a combat exercise with a mortar at the Hinterrhein military training area.

Swiss Politics

Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland’s neighbours increasingly see the country as a potential weak link in European security. But at home defence is hardly a priority on the political agenda.

Drone strike in Kramatorsk, 9 February 2026.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland leads Europe in technology found in Russia’s weapons

This content was published on Feb 24, 2026 Despite sanctions, components from Swiss companies can still be found in Russian missiles, drones and tanks.

Iran: Technical talks with UN nuclear watchdogs

Foreign Affairs

Iran to hold Geneva talks with UN nuclear watchdog

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Iran to hold talks with International Atomic Energy Agency over nuclear programme.

Protestor death estimates vary between 2,500 and 3,500 in Iran

Swiss diplomacy

Escalation of violence in Iran becomes test of character for Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 Switzerland has a special diplomatic relationship with Iran. How should it deal with the current situation?

Munitions handled by Swiss army recruits.

Neutrality

Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.

The Ukraine war has tested the concept of Swiss neutrality

Foreign Affairs

Swiss support neutrality alongside weapons exports

This content was published on Jan 21, 2026 Majority of Swiss support neutrality and arms exports to Ukraine, according to survey.

Opinion

Swiss position

How Switzerland can move towards an independent digital future

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Switzerland should free itself from its digital dependence on international big tech, writes David Sommer from the Digitale Gesellschaft.

‘Rich and weak’: is Switzerland easy prey?

Is Switzerland ready for an era in which might makes right? And what would it need to do to stand its ground? Let us know.

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