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As Earth’s orbits are increasingly congested, disputes over space traffic will erupt between operators. This Policy Perspective from Clémence Poirier makes the case for Switzerland to extend its facilitation efforts to space.

Foreign disinformation is a matter of significant concern in democracies. While the empirical evidence of its influence is more nuanced than many threat perceptions suggest, uncertainty in crucial domains complicates decision-making. An analysis of these uncertainties highlights the importance of fostering civil trust and maintaining proportionality in policies and discourse around disinformation.

The threat posed by potential attacks using biological (B) or chemical (C) weapons is real, and it is being exacerbated by the security situation. This requires states to enhance their preparedness, response, and investigation capabilities in the case of incidents involving these weapons. In this CSS Analysis Sophie Reiners states that reliable investigative mechanisms are necessary, with forensic methods playing a key role.