Swiss Security Policy

In a time of multiple, overlapping crises and tectonic geopolitical and economic shifts, Swiss security policy also faces major challenges. The CSS focuses on analyzing and assessing the security situation and its medium- and long-term implications for Switzerland. Through publications on current trends and topics, public events and conferences, and discussions with Swiss media representatives, we provide input for current debates on the future shape of Swiss security and foreign policy. We also advise the CSS's institutional partners – the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection, and Sports (DDPS) and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – on current security and foreign policy issues.

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Current publications on Swiss Foreign and Security Policy

Sicherheits-, verteidigungs- und rüstungspolitische Kooperation in Europa: Nationale Steuerungsmodelle im Vergleich und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten für die Schweiz

Sicherheits-, verteidigungs- und rüstungspolitische Kooperation in Europa: Nationale Steuerungsmodelle im Vergleich und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten für die Schweiz

Author(s): Lucas Renaud
Editor(s): Daniel Möckli
Series: CSS Studies
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2026

Sicherheit 2026

Sicherheit 2026

Author(s): Tibor Szvircsev Tresch, Daniel Möckli, Stefano De Rosa, Patrick Dörig, Thomas Ferst, Marc Stadler
Series: Sicherheit
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich; Military Academy at ETH Zürich (MILAK)
Publication Year: 2026

The 2026 Swiss OSCE chairpersonship: an opportunity for cohesion in foreign and security policy

The 2026 Swiss OSCE chairpersonship: an opportunity for cohesion in foreign and security policy

Author(s): Lucas Renaud
Publisher(s): CPD Policy Blog
Publication Year: 2026

Current media contributions on Swiss Foreign and Security Policy

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