Switzerland: A Crucial Multilateral Framework

Author(s): Christian Nünlist
Editor(s): Alexandra Dienes, Krumm Reinhard
Book Title: Perceptions of the OSCE in Europe and the USA
Pages: 89-97
Publisher(s): Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Place: Vienna

This chapter explains that for neutral Switzerland, which is a member of neither the EU nor NATO, the OSCE is together with the United Nations the most important multilateral organization dealing with peace and security. Through the OSCE, Switzerland can make its peace policy activities more visible on a global stage. In addition, it can also contribute to conflict prevention and security promotion in the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian region, thereby displaying solidarity with the international community despite its traditional neutrality policy.

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