Neutrality

Does neutrality promote peace? A look at Switzerland and its good offices

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Neutrality is not a necessary condition for the success of good offices, argues historian Liliane Stadler.

Swiss diplomacy

Cuban diplomats eye Switzerland in bid to ease US economic pressure

This content was published on Jul 11, 2025 As tensions rise again between Cuba and the US, Cuban diplomats are quietly looking to Switzerland to help restore a constructive dialogue.

Human rights

The death penalty around the world in 90 seconds

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 While the global trend toward abolishing the death penalty continues, the number of executions worldwide rose in 2024.

Locarno City Archives, Rodolfo Huber, Locarno Pact centenary

War & peace

How Locarno became the ‘city of peace’

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 The Swiss city of Locarno rose to diplomatic fame in 1925 when a set of post-war treaties were negotiated there, leaving behind an enduring legacy of peace and tolerance.

Delegates inside the meeting hall in Locarno, 1925

War & peace

Forgotten Swiss peace pact has lessons for Europe on ending bloodshed

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 The Locarno Pact, negotiated in Switzerland 100 years ago, still reverberates today as Europe once again deals with war and US isolationism.

Total discretion: the offices of bankers Edmond de Rothschild in Geneva

Culture

‘Quiet neutrality’: snapshots of Switzerland’s embrace of oligarchs

This content was published on Jul 4, 2025 To what extent is Switzerland really 'neutral'? Swiss-Russian artist Anastasia Mityukova’s photography project ‘Quiet Neutrality’ explores this question.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Senate recommends rejection of neutrality initiative

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 Swiss Senate rejects neutrality initiative seeking to enshrine armed neutrality and limit sanctions.

Foreign Affairs

The Swiss want more cooperation with NATO

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 An annual study shows that cooperation over security is becoming more important for the Swiss.

Ruag MRO and German company agree on 25 Leopard wagons dispute

Neutrality

Ruag reaches deal with German firm on 25 disputed Leopard tanks

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 The Swiss defence contractor has settled an old dispute with Global Logistics Support (GLS) regarding 25 Leopard 1 tanks.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland mulls stronger ties with European defence structures

This content was published on Jun 9, 2025 In the face of US disengagement, the idea of a defence partnership with the EU is gaining ground in the Swiss parliament.

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