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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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The Swiss Neutrality Debate: An Overview
Since the “Zeitenwende”, the shape of Switzerland’s neutrality has once again become a controversial subject domestically. The Federal Council has so far seen no need to change course, but will have to brace itself for intense debate in view of the “Neutrality Initiative”. This is also an opportunity to discuss in depth the question of a foreign and security policy that is fit for purpose and that serves Switzerland’s interests.
Hacking the Cosmos: Cyber operations against the space sector. A case study from the war in Ukraine
A few hours prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia’s military intelligence (GRU) launched a destructive cyberattack against ViaSat’s KA-SAT satellite network, which was used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It prevented them from using satellite communications to respond to the invasion. After the ViaSat hack, numerous cyber operations were conducted against the space sector from both sides of the conflict.
Cyber Defense in Space: Quo Vadis?
Over the past decade, space and cyber commands have been established within armed forces. This analysis compares how France, Germany, the UK, and the US protect space infrastructure from cyberattacks.
Learning from the Ukrainian Battlefield: Tomorrow’s Drone Warfare, Today’s Innovation Challenge
Dr. Dominika Kunertova has written a capstone drone report that marks her recent departure from the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich. The report outlines major drone developments based on analysis of Russia’s war in Ukraine and its impact on the proliferation of uncrewed systems across operational domains.
From Ransomware to Ransom War: The Evolution of a Solitary Experiment into Organized Crime
This report discusses significant milestones in the development of ransomware, and what turned them into a significant threat to human and national security.
Featured Publications
Russian Analytical Digest No. 294: Whither Russia?
Russian Analytical Digest No 292: The Value of Public Opinion Polls
No 131, Caucasus Analytical Digest: Informality and Informal Practices in the Time of COVID-19: The Case of Georgia
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