The Security and Defence in Europe Section of the CSS Think Tank unites the Swiss and Euro-Atlantic Security team and the Defence Policy and Acquisition team. Together, they analyze the key challenges that shape contemporary security and defence in Switzerland and Europe. The section explores a wide range of contemporary security challenges by integrating perspectives from Swiss and Euro-Atlantic security studies with research on defence policy and armaments acquisition. The section's research covers Swiss foreign and security policy, developments in the Euro-Atlantic security architecture, internal security in Europe, hybrid warfare, and armaments policy. The goal is to deliver policy-relevant, evidence-based insights that enhance resilience, preparedness, and coordinated action across the Swiss and European security landscape.
Dr. Michael Raskafocuses on the drivers and trajectories of defence and military innovation, examining how emerging technologies - particularly artificial intelligence - shape defense planning, force development, intelligence assessment, and the future character of warfare, including hybrid conflict and digital warfare.
