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Chinese President Xi Jinping has strengthened his domestic authority and offered an expansive vision for his country’s global role. To address the rise of China, the United States must think beyond “America first”.

The CSS’ newly released 2017 Bulletin on Swiss Security Policy features an interview with Swiss Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin along with an assortment of articles on: the engagement of Swiss muslim organizations against violent extremism, Switzerland's PVE measures in Tunisia, organized crime in fragile contexts and Switzerland’s health foreign policy.

While geopolitical considerations still influence the public debate about Nord Stream 2, in the EU, the topic has shifted to a rather technical discussion of energy market regulation. The European Commission's management of political expectations will leave opponents of the project frustrated.

Ex-combatants are generally portrayed as a security threat. A new paper by Enzo Nussio presents evidence that puts the ex-combatant threat perception in perspective for the case of Colombia. In-depth interviews and surveys show that ex-combatants are not destined for a life of violence, as they become less interested in risky activities over time.  

The massive expansion of shale oil extraction in the US marked the beginning of a global glut in the petroleum markets. This is just one of many factors raising the pressure on OPEC and other producers. Two possible development trends are emerging.