Kathrin Ammann

Ein blauer Helm und ein blaues Gilet auf einer silbernen Kiste vor einer blauen Wand.

What is the role of Swiss military observers?

This content was published on May 29, 2020 In 1990, Switzerland sent observers to work in a UN peacekeeping mission for the first time, a move that sparked debates in the neutral nation.

A boy sits on his father s shoulders draped in a Tibetan flag

Beijing’s long arm reaches into small Swiss villages

This content was published on Apr 16, 2020 Coronavirus is not the only lever Beijing is pulling in its efforts to influence - and manipulate - Switzerland.

Ein Mann mit einer Gesichtsmaske, im Hintergrund eine Schweizer Fahne.

How coronavirus has changed life at Swiss embassies

This content was published on Apr 11, 2020 How has coronavirus been affecting diplomacy? We asked Swiss ambassadors around the world.

President of Ghana visits Switzerland to help attract investors

This content was published on Feb 28, 2020 On Friday, Switzerland is hosting a state visit by the president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo.

Could Switzerland help end the conflict in Yemen?

This content was published on Feb 18, 2020 Some experts believe that neutral Switzerland might have a role to play in bringing peace to war-torn Yemen.

Bundeshaus mit Schweizer Fahnen unter einem dunklen Himmel.

Has ‘Crypto Leaks’ exposed Swiss neutrality as a sham?

This content was published on Feb 14, 2020 Swiss politicians, historians and the media are debating the possible consequences of the latest spying scandal for the country’s credibility.

Haiti ten years on: the lasting benefits of Swiss donations and aid

This content was published on Jan 12, 2020 On January 12, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti. Swiss aid work included providing water and rebuilding homes.

Who is Trump’s Swiss postman in Tehran?

This content was published on Jan 10, 2020 With the US and Iran this week on the verge of war, they exchanged messages via the Swiss embassy in Tehran, headed by Ambassador Markus Leitner.

New disputes about foreigners

This content was published on Jan 2, 2020 The debate about the boundaries between what’s Swiss and what’s foreign looks set to change in 2020.

Ueli Maurer with Chinese soldiers in Beijing

Swiss president continues on his ‘autocrat world tour 2019’

This content was published on Nov 21, 2019 Ueli Maurer meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow. It is his fourth foreign visit this year that has raised eyebrows.

Ein Mann mit Brille sitzt an einem Tisch, auf dem ein Fähnchen mit der Aufschrift OSCE steht.

Coffee with Europe’s peace manager

This content was published on Sep 22, 2019 Thomas Greminger, the first Swiss Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), has a lot on his plate.

A summer stroll through Bern’s diplomatic quarters

This content was published on Aug 7, 2019 The Swiss capital is home to nearly 100 foreign embassies and consulates. These are some of their most striking facades and interesting stories.

What will happen to Switzerland’s bid for the UN Security Council?

This content was published on Jun 20, 2019 Switzerland is hoping for a seat on the UN Security Council in 2023-24 but now more parliamentarians are opposed on grounds of neutrality.

How should Switzerland position itself with the EU?

This content was published on May 27, 2019 We asked members of the five largest Swiss political parties what the country’s future relationship with the European Union should look like.

Why Switzerland and China are courting each other

This content was published on Apr 23, 2019 The Swiss president is in China, where he will sign a memorandum of understanding focusing on finance and trade. What’s in it for both countries?