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Swiss Peace Supporter 1/2026
Peace support and Swiss security policy are closely intertwined – as demonstrated by SWISSCOY in Kosovo. This issue of SPS sheds light on the connection using examples of military peace support and international cooperation. Civilian expert missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia and South Sudan also contribute to sustainable peace.
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Guidelines on human rights 2026–29
The new Guidelines on Human Rights 2026–29: clear principles, specific areas of action and a broad range of instruments.
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Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2025
Capacity-building is a core component of Switzerland's work towards sustainable peace. This issue sheds light on the cooperation with training centres in Kenya and the Netherlands as well as specialised training courses for international and Swiss experts. Other articles cover the OSCE ceremonies celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, as well as a day in the life of a Swiss expert in Bangui (CAR).
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Consular Strategy 2026–2029
The Federal Council adopted Switzerland's first consular strategy on 19 December 2025.
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Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2025
Democracy is under pressure worldwide – a development that affects us all. In this edition of SPS, two prominent members of the academic community explain where things stand and how the future looks for democracy support. Articles on the first elections in South Sudan, defence in cyberspace, and the importance of communication by the judiciary provide real-world examples to supplement this analysis.
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ASIA G20 STRATEGY 2025–28
On 20 June 2025, the Federal Council adopted its new Strategy for Asia G20 Strategy 2025-2028.
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Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2025
This issue places the spotlight on Switzerland's work at the UN's headquarters in New York and Vienna, with Swiss officers reporting on their wide-ranging tasks as well as diplomats on anticipatory science diplomacy at the UN Security Council. It also covers the protection of civilian and humanitarian personnel in conflict areas, combating human trafficking and the elections in Kosovo.
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Guidelines on Democracy 2025-2028
Guidelines on Democracy 2025-2028
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Swiss Peace Supporter 1/2025
The Middle East has been a focus for civilian and military peacebuilding since 1948 when the very first UN peacekeeping mission was established. This region is now undergoing profound changes. In this edition, Swiss experts discuss their roles and experiences in the Middle East as well as in the UN Security Council team in New York and in Mauritania.
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Flyer Helpline
For your next trip abroad, order the Helpline Flyer with detachable card free of charge. This practical card in credit-card format provides you with useful information such as the telephone number and e-mail address of the FDFA Helpline, along with important internet addresses to help you be well prepared for your next trip.
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Strategy for communication abroad 2025-28
The present Strategy for Communication Abroad 2025–28, which was approved by the Federal Council on 18 December 2020, is a thematic follow-up strategy to the Foreign Policy Strategy.
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Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2024
The focus topic of edition 4/2024 is ‘UN challenges in the field’ and is a continuation of the focus topic of edition 4/2023 "UN peacekeeping missions in a state of flux". Four articles discuss how the UN's realignment in the area of peacekeeping is already being implemented in the field and what future changes will be needed.
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