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The purpose of the Resources section of the CSS website is outreach - i.e., it features the analyses of CSS experts, external partners and like-minded institutions in order to promote dialogue on international relations and security-related issues. CSS Resources is the successor to the International Relations and Security Network (ISN).
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What it Takes to Develop a Military Cyber-Force
States often struggle to develop a military cyber-force, as the time and resources required for an effective capability are much greater than often appreciated, argues Max Smeets in this CSS Policy Perspectives.
The IT Army of Ukraine
The IT Army of Ukraine was stood up in an ad-hoc manner without a clearly structured and proven plan. Born out of necessity, the IT Army subsequently evolved into a hybrid construct that is neither civilian nor military, neither public nor private, neither local nor international, and neither lawful nor unlawful. This CSS Cyberdefense Report by Stefan Soesanto provides the first-ever comprehensive analysis of the IT Army’s structure, tasking, and ecosystem.
Sicherheit 2022. Aussen-, Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitische Meinungsbildung im Trend
The Military Academy at ETH Zurich and the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich have published the survey «Sicherheit 2022». Since 1999, the annual study has evaluated long-term trends and tendencies in public opinion on foreign, security and defense policy issues in Switzerland. Due to the war in Ukraine, a follow-up survey was carried out this year, which will be published on July 14, 2022.
Andreas Wenger: «Die Schweizer Neutralität wird neu justiert»
The war in Ukraine has also fundamentally changed the security order in Europe. What does that mean for Switzerland and its self-image as a neutral country? In the SRF Tagesgespräch, CSS director Andreas Wenger puts the current debate on neutrality into perspective.
Annual Report 2021
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Featured Publications
Russian Analytical Digest No 284: Energy and War
Sicherheitsordnung nach Moskaus Ukraine-Invasion
The War Against Ukraine Shapes NATO’s Future
CSS Blog Network
Here is a selection of articles recently featured on our blog.