Dr Alexandre Zermatten

Dr. Alexandre Zermatten is Senior Adviser, Peace Operations and Peacebuilding, GCSP.  Seconded by the Swiss Department of Defense, his main focus is on a joint DDPS/GCSP project aimed at strengthening Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration & Peace Operations (defined broadly). He also supports the overall GCSP Peace Operations and Peacebuilding programme & activities. Dr. Zermatten holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Lausanne, a Certificate in Human Rights from the University of Geneva, & an LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law from the Geneva Academy. His Ph.D. in International Public Law from the University of Neuchatel focused on the UN shortage of military peacekeepers & potential future prospects. Dr. Zermatten has been deployed as a peacekeeper to Korea/NNSC (last as Swiss Deputy), UNTSO (last as Chief OGG-D), MONUSCO, MINUSMA, KFOR & UNMOGIP. He worked at the Conduct & Discipline Service in UNHQ/NYC for 4 years. Prior to joining the GCSP, he also worked in public & private sector in Switzerland & abroad. Dr. Zermatten holds the rank of Colonel in the Swiss Armed Forces, as Legal Adviser/Chief PoW. His native language is French and is fluent in English & German.