Swiss Attitudes toward Security Alliances
This graphic of the week tracks how the Swiss public’s attitude toward security alliances has developed over the past 30 years. To find out more about long-term trends and tendencies in Swiss public...
View ArticleA New Old Threat – Countering the Return of Chinese Industrial Cyber Espionage
This article was originally published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) on 6 December 2018. China is once again conducting cyber-enabled theft of U.S. intellectual property to advance its...
View ArticleMediation Perspectives: The Political-Technical Interaction in Ceasefires
Mediation Perspectives is a periodic blog entry that’s provided by the CSS’ Mediation Support Team and occasional guest authors. Each entry is designed to highlight the utility of mediation approaches...
View ArticlePeacekeeping Missions in Mali and Somalia
This graphic of the week lists the various international peacekeeping missions currently taking place in Mali and Somalia. To find out more about what political and operational challenges these...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence and the Military: Technology Is Only Half the Battle
This article was originally published by War on the Rocks on 25 December 2018. What will advances in artificial intelligence (AI) mean for national security? This year in War on the Rocks, technical...
View ArticleWhat Does the US Troop Withdrawal Mean for Syria?
This article was originally published by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on 19 December 2018. On Wednesday, the White House announced that it will “fully” and “rapidly” withdraw the U.S....
View ArticleEmpowering European Defense: A 21st Century US Army Strategy
This article was originally published by the Small Wars Journal on 19 December 2018. Since the close of the Second World War the United States has retained a significant ground force presence in Europe...
View Article10 Conflicts to Watch in 2019
This article was published by the International Crisis Group on 28 December 2018. As U.S. leadership of the international order fades, more countries are seeking to bolster their influence by meddling...
View ArticleTop Ten Foreign Policy Trends in 2019
This article was originally published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) on 3 January 2019. Top ten trends that will occupy European foreign policymakers in 2019 It’s a new year and...
View ArticleSelected Chinese AI Companies, Projects and Cooperations
This graphic maps out a selection of Chinese AI companies and provides an overview of their current projects and collaborative efforts. To find out more about China’s ambitions to become a world leader...
View ArticleA European Security Council: Added Value for EU Foreign and Security Policy?
This article was originally published by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) on 2 January 2018. A European Security Council (ESC) would – so the German government has...
View ArticleWhence Korean Denuclearization
This article was originally published by the Pacific Forum on 14 January 2019. North Korea’s state-owned news agency ran a wire story with tremendous significance just before Christmas, making clear...
View ArticleCommunicating Effectively in Crises
This article was originally published in the ETH Zukunftsblog on 15 January 2019. To combat epidemics, the local population must be more involved and respected, says Ursula Jasper. This is one of the...
View ArticleCountries That Experienced Armed Conflict with Religious Dimensions in 2016
This graphic maps out the various countries that experienced armed conflicts with religious dimensions in 2016. To find out more about the interlinkages of religion and conflict and how conflict...
View ArticleChina’s New Policy on the European Union: A Toughening Line on Political Issues
This article was originally published by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) on 14 January 2019. China’s recent policy paper on the European Union shows that the country continues to...
View ArticleThe CSS at the 2019 World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting brings together global leaders from governments, companies, science and international organizations as well as societal actors. Three members of the CSS...
View ArticleWhen the China Dream and the European Dream Collide
This article was originally published by War on the Rocks on 7 January 2019. In January 2018, the elegant Bozar theatre in Brussels was the backdrop to a People’s Republic of China video montage of key...
View ArticleThe Nexus Between Political Culture and Islamophobia
This graphic highlights the connection between political sentiment and Islamophobia in Switzerland. To find out more about views on Islam in times of terrorism, see Darius Farman and Enzo Nussio’s...
View ArticleAmerica’s Strategic Options in the Middle East
This article was originally published by the Small Wars Journal on 15 January 2019. Before he resigned, former Defense Secretary James Mattis was reportedly working in conjunction with the Department...
View ArticleExtended (Nuclear?) Deterrence: What’s in a Word?
This article was originally published by the ASPI’s The Strategist on 22 January 2019. Over recent years, a somewhat geeky debate has emerged among the exponents of deterrence and assurance. Although...
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