The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich is a center of competence for Swiss and international security policy. It offers security policy expertise in research, teaching, and consulting activities.

The Center's publications make a significant research contribution in the field of security and strategic studies, while at the same time fostering public debate on Swiss and international security policy.

Oct 4, 2024 · Since the “Zeitenwende”, the shape of Switzerland’s neutrality has once again become a controversial subject domestically. The Federal Council has so far seen no need to change course, but will have to brace itself for intense debate in view of the “Neutrality Initiative”. This is also an opportunity to discuss in depth the question of a …

Jun 28, 2024 · Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel, Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip, attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the ongoing tensions over Taiwan, climate change: 2023 was characterized by multiple, overlapping crises with serious implications for global security.

On November 25, the 2024 Bulletin on Swiss Security Policy was published. It addresses current issues in Swiss foreign and security policy and provides guidance for Switzerland's security policy in the context of a turning point in history.

The goals of the CSS research group are to conduct excellent, innovative, and politically relevant academic research on contemporary security issues; to offer expertise through engagement with practitioners and the public based on this research; and to provide high-quality teaching to both academic- and practice-oriented students.. Our research is …

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The CSS is a Swiss center of excellence for security-policy issues with an international outreach. We promote the understanding of challenges and approaches to security policy. We seek to contribute to a more peaceful and secure world. As an integral part of ETH Zurich, we conduct basic research in ...

The Swiss and Euro- Atlantic Security Team analyzes issues in Swiss foreign and security policy, developments in the Euro- Atlantic security architecture and in Europe’s southern and eastern neighborhoods. Researchers in the team are further focusing on internal security in …

Jun 12, 2024 · CSS News offers an overview of current publications, events and media contributions. They cover topics such as perspectives on Euro-Atlantic security, military doctrine and arms procurement, mediation and peacebuilding, and cyber security policy.