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The Libyan Affair: Afterthoughts on Swiss Crisis Management
(2010)CSS Analyses in Security PolicySwitzerland’s management of the recent hostage crisis with Libya was successful as far as its outcome is concerned. However, there have also been some serious shortcomings. The deficiencies of coordination within the government are essentially systemic. The numerous indiscretions and the tendency to exploit the crisis for party purposes have aggravated the challenges for Swiss diplomacy. The media and the Canton of Geneva have also ...Other Publication -
Implications of the Debt Crisis for Swiss Foreign and Security Policy
(2012)CSS Analyses in Security PolicyOther Publication -
New Libya: Political Transition and the Role of the West
(2011)CSS Analyses in Security PolicyOther Publication -
The Middle East Conflict: Changing Context, New Opportunities
(2011)CSS Analyses in Security PolicyOther Publication -
The Debt Crisis May Prompt More European Defense Cooperation
(2012)LSE European Politics and Policy blogThe European debt crisis is forcing governments to cut their budgets. The author argues that the net effect of this crisis will be a strategic weakening of Europe. But he also points out that the current age of austerity may turn into an opportunity for more defense cooperation in Europe. Governments are beginning to implement smart defense strategies ; the pooling and sharing of their military capabilities.Other Publication -
Swiss Military Operations Abroad: Challenges and Options
(2010)CSS Analyses in Security PolicyThe contribution of the Swiss armed forces to international crisis management so far has been a limited one. The disparity with regard to the efforts of comparable countries such as Austria, Sweden, and Finland is considerable. The expansion of military peace support, which has been planned for some time, would serve Switzerland’s security policy interests, but has so far failed to materialise due to a lack of political will. It would be ...Other Publication -
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Switzerland's Controversial Middle East Policy
(2008)CSS Analyses in Security PolicyOther Publication -