2018 in Review
At the beginning of the year, we look back at some of the core subjects covered by our think tank and researchers in 2018. The program includes publications on Swiss security policy, European security, armament policies and arms control, cybersecurity, mediation, critical infrastructure protection and more.
Swiss Security Policy
Swiss security policy issues featured prominently in this year’s CSS publications, with topics ranging from Swiss public opinion on security policy issues to Switzerland’s approach to religious conflicts.
European Security
European policy makers faced a diverse set of challenges in 2018. CSS experts touched on some of them by covering topics such as the OSCE, Eastern European security, migration and military cooperation within the EU.
Russia
How are domestic politics playing out in Russia, what is the Kremlin's long-term strategic outlook and in what way have Western sanctions influenced President Putin’s thinking? To find out, take a look at how CSS experts have addressed these questions in 2018.
United States
America’s longstanding role of international leadership continued to be questioned in 2018. For an analysis of President Trump’s foreign policy and how it affects the rest of the world, see this year’s CSS publications on the US.
China and Asia
From China’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions to Islamism in South Asia, topics related to Asia and China have featured prominently in this year’s CSS publications. Revisit the following articles and chapters to see how CSS experts have addressed these and other security issues across Asia.
Middle East and Africa
In 2018, CSS publications on the Middle East and North Africa focused heavily on US Middle East policy as well as Islamist actors and preventing violent extremism in Libya and Tunisia. Revisit them here for a greater insight into the region.
Armament Policy
What challenges do European policy makers face with regards to armament policies and how are procurement processes structured in different European countries? Take a look at this selection of recent CSS publications for an in-depth analysis of these questions.
Arms Control
Increasing tensions between nuclear powers have brought the issue of arms control to the forefront of policy debates. For a deeper understanding of the topic, see the following publications by CSS experts.
Cybersecurity
Over the past year, the CSS has further solidified its expertise in cybersecurity, publishing an array of articles on topics ranging from countries’ specific cybersecurity strategies to cyber and data sovereignty. Click below for a selection of CSS publications on these topics and more on the burgeoning area of cybersecurity.
Mediation, Crisis and Conflict Prevention
In the field of mediation, the CSS combines basic research with process support and training programs. Our diverse set of publications on mediation and conflict resolution benefit greatly from these synergies. Here is a collection of our publications from 2018.
Risk and Resilience
What role does technology play for critical infrastructure protection in smart cities? Which risks do the Swiss public perceive as the most worrisome? To find out, see our CSS publications on the topics of risk and resilience from this year.