2016

A new report by the OSCE Network of Think Tanks suggests concrete steps how to return to dialogue.

Will Germany substantially increase its international military role? What impact will the election of Donald Trump and the UK exit from the EU have on German defense policy?

The second workshop of the Spiez Convergence Series (5 – 8 September 2016) was organised to discuss security questions concerning the convergence of chemistry and biology.

Even though Switzerland is less affected by Foreign Fighters than other European countries, the resulting risks should not be underestimated.

The newest edition of the CSS yearbook on Swiss security policy (in German) contains articles on the contributions of Swiss foreign policy to peace and security, Switzerland’s engagement in Bosnia since 1996, the training of Swiss police, and an empirical  snapshot of practical security work in Switzerland. In addition, it includes an interview with ICRC President Peter Maurer.

Border guard forces need support when refugee immigration increases significantly. Therefore, the (military) police gets specifically trained.

This book offers a critical historical assessment of the negotiation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and of the origins of the nonproliferation regime.

Beijing constructs huge infrastructural links to better connect China with the rest of the world. China’s neighbors remain wary of geopolitical implications.

While responding to conflict may be viewed as the traditional domain of the police and security services, there is often a need for alternative or complementary approaches, especially in communities where governance is weak and security forces are ineffective or absent.

Hot wars pose distinct challenges to peacemaking efforts. In fluid and quickly changing contexts, coordination is difficult, information is highly politicized, and actors are tempted to rush in without proper preparation.