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‘International law is either universal or meaningless’

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Alain Berset, former Swiss government minister and current Secretary General of the Council of Europe, argues that we are witnessing the return of a Cold War mind-set.

Switzerland invited to join Donald Trump's 'Peace Council'

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland invited to join US President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Switzerland considers joining US President Trump's 'Board of Peace'.

Current crisis should strengthen the OSCE, says Cassis

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Swiss foreign minister says Ukraine crisis should strengthen OSCE

This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 Swiss foreign minister urges the OSCE to emerge stronger from the Ukraine crisis and calls for reforms.

‘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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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrive at the Wall Street heliport for their transfer to the federal court where they appeared on Monday, 5 January, in New York.

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More US interventions in Latin America can’t be ruled out, says legal expert

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US marks a turning point for the established world order. Is international law now a thing of the past? A Geneva-based expert explains.

International Geneva

Photo gallery: the UN blues

This content was published on Jan 11, 2026 When Geneva-based photographer Mark Henley travelled to New York to cover a UN conference, he found an organisation in turmoil — squeezed by massive budget cuts and a crisis of credibility.

Switzerland orders freezing of Maduro assets

This content was published on Jan 6, 2026 The Swiss government has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's suspected assets in Switzerland with immediate effect.

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War & peace

Why Palantir is becoming a risky bet for Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 Zurich serves as a hub for US tech company Palantir’s business relations. The Swiss foreign ministry now has the company in its sights, because of its controversial role in Gaza.

USA and Venezuela should refrain from military action

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Switzerland urges US and Venezuela to show restraint

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland calls on US and Venezuela to refrain from military action.

Jacques Baud a retired colonel of the Swiss Army General Staff, and former strategic analyst specialising in intelligence and counterterrorism.

Foreign Affairs

Former Swiss intelligence officer targeted by new EU sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 The EU has sanctioned former Swiss intelligence officer Jacques Baud over alleged Russian propaganda. Switzerland says it will not adopt the sanctions.

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