ETH Workshop: The State of Global Politics 2013

15 March 2013

Following up on the CSS publication “Strategic Trends 2013,” this ETH Workshop discussed core issues involving Swiss foreign and security policy. The event was also aimed at promoting the exchange of ideas and networking between key representatives from the political, administrative, academic, media, and professional spheres. First of all, the CSS presented the latest issue of the annual “Strategic Trends” publication. The first panel dealt with the issue of “Switzerland – US: Debt crisis, power, and friction.” The panelists were Ambassador Philippe Guex, State Councilor Christian Levrat, National Councilor Christa Markwalder, and Martin Naville, chief executive officer at the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce. The second panel was dedicated to the topic of “The Transformation of Military Crisis Management: Consequences for Switzerland.” The discussants were Major General Wolfgang Wosolsobe, National Councilor Chantal Galladé, Ambassador Thomas Greminger, and Ambassador Christian Catrina.