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Speech: International dimension of Neutrality

11th Zermatt Roundtable on Security Issues in Northeast Asia

Team PhishTank from University ETH Zurich wins the 11th Geneva Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

Kemal Mohamedou will receive the STAB Award 2025

From Lived Experience to Women’s Leadership and Impact

Transatlantic relations under pressure: Threats and opportunities

Conversations on European Security

Ambassador Thomas Greminger in Tirana: Strategic Insights on Global Leadership, Security, and Diplomacy

High-level Roundtable on the Interface Between Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Command and Control

Co-Convenors’ Summary

Speech: Redefining Multilateralism in a New Geopolitical Era

Highlights of the GCSP Alumni Networking Night (GANN) 2024: Celebrating our vibrant Alumni Community

Innovating for a Safer World: The Winners of the 2024 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Switzerland’s Unique Soft Power Connection in International Security Policy

Advancing Politics Together: Academics, Politicians, and Civil Society Call on Peers to Unite for the Future of Political Leadership

An open letter by the international Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP) Initiative

Professor Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou

Geneva Peace Week 2024

GCSP Statement to ATT CSP10

Rebuilding diplomatic relationships out of the horrors of war

Transformative Experiences: Testimonials from our Global Fellowship Initiative

P5 Experts Roundtable – Online Meeting on the AI nuclear nexus on 24 June 2024

Co-Convenors’ Summary

Highlights from Ambassador Levitte's Address at the GCSP Alumni Reception in Paris

At the invitation of GCSP Alumni and Community Engagement Office, Ambassador Jean-David Levitte addressed GCSP Alumni at an event held in Paris on June 25, within the GCSP Alumni and Community Hub France.

Kuwait becomes the 55th member to the Geneva Centre for Security Policy’s Foundation Council

Cooperation Between the GCSP and the PSOTC of Bosnia & Herzegovina: A Success Story Since 2005

Crisis Management in the EU and Beyond: A High-Level Conference

GCSP commitment to climate action: Our path towards lowering emission and building a more sustainable future

Speech: Transforming the world and Europe

High-level Seminar and Expert Symposium at UN Headquarters

Preparing and Building for the Future: Pathways Towards more Nimble, Adaptive and Effective Peacekeeping

Speech: Views on the Current Global Geopolitical Situation

GCSP Announces Prize Winners: Transformative Solutions for Peace and Security

The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) revealed the winners of its 2024 GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security on 22 May.

Submission on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems to the United Nations Secretary-General by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Speech: Perspectives on the war in Ukraine and the future of the European security order

Want better political leadership?

10th Zermatt Roundtable on Security Issues in Northeast Asia

International Women’s Day : A discussion on the Women Peace and Security Agenda

General Statement by the GCSP at the First session of the 2024 CCW Group of Governmental Experts on emerging technologies in the area of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)

Raising Awareness on Data Privacy Day

Summary: OSCE Focus Conference 2023

A Decade of Global Impact: The GCSP's Journey at the Maison de la Paix

Top 10 content of 2023

What topics caught your interest in 2023? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP in 2023.

P5 Experts’ Roundtable on Nuclear Risk Reduction – Co-Convenors’ Summary

Innovation in Security: Unveiling the Pioneering Projects of the 2023 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Thoughts on Global Political and Geostrategic Governance

Speech: On the Results of the Project on the Future of Peace and War

Geneva Peace Week 2023

Let Us Continue Dialogue: Statement by Greek and Turkish Members of the Eastern Mediterranean Initiative

Fostering collaborative solutions at the nexus of climate resilience, conflict, and peace

Fostering Inclusivity and Celebrating Diversity at the GCSP 

GCSP Annual Report 2022

Meet a member of the Diplomatic Dialogue team: Dr Linda Maduz – Programme Manager, Asia

Celebrating Innovative Solutions: Winners of the 2023 GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security Announced

Speech: China's Role in Multilateral Arms Control

Speech: Doing Things Differently: Mediating in Mozambique

9th Zermatt Roundtable on Security Issues in Northeast Asia

Speech: Anticipating the Future of Peace and War

Team Pallas Athena from University of the Bundeswehr Munich Wins the 9th Geneva Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

Women of the GCSP - Strengthening Women’s Participation in Peace Processes

Women of the GCSP - Overcoming Challenges Through Resilience

Women of the GCSP – Inspiring the Younger Generation to Change the World

Women of the GCSP - Insights from a Women’s Leadership Course Team Member

Speech: Neutrality in Today’s Geopolitically Contested World

Women of the GCSP – Paving the Way for Future Women Leaders

Women of the GCSP – A 20-year Journey as a Woman at the GCSP

Women of the GCSP – From Crisis Management to Military Integration

Women of the GCSP – A Swiss Diplomat and Government Fellow's Perspective

Women of the GCSP – Discover our Deputy Director and Head of Executive Education

What's coming for gender and security in 2023?

Call for GlobalArctic book chapters

Virtual seminar on current geopolitics with the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations

The Future of Political Leadership: a shift in practices and mindsets is needed to create the conditions for a democratic revival

Testimonials from 2022 course participants

Top 10 content of 2022

What topics caught your interest in 2022? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP in 2022.

Panel on the Nuclear Factor in Crisis Management: How to Reduce Risks?

Remarks by Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Primakov Readings in Moscow

Speech: Sixty Years after the Cuban Missile Crisis: Lessons for the 21st Century

Opening Remarks of the Geneva Security Debate by Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Director, GCSP

Three Ground-breaking Security Projects with Exceptional Promise Are Honoured with the 2022 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Thailand becomes the 53rd member to join the Geneva Centre for Security Policy’s Foundation Council

GlobalArctic officially joins the GCSP

Roundtable with US think tankers on the Global Implications of the War on Ukraine

Ecriture diplomatique

Speech: Normandy Initiative on Global Security and Catastrophic Risk

On 21 September 2022, our director Ambassador Thomas Greminger was invited to give a keynote speech to the Strategic Foresight Group and Forum Mondial Normandie pour la paix.

Sino-European Expert Working Group on the Application of International Law in Cyberspace

GCSP Annual Report 2021

Transformative Journeys to Create a Safer World

Speech: Tidewater Dinner

On 14 June 2022, our director Ambassador Thomas Greminger was invited to give a keynote speech to The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC).

The War in Ukraine and Nuclear Weapons: What Should We Fear?

Avec cette guerre d’attrition, le temps joue en faveur des Ukrainiens

Chercheur au Centre de politique de sécurité de Genève, Jean-Marc Rickli analyse l’évolution de la guerre en Ukraine. Les avancées de part et d’autre sont limitées et le bras de fer risque de durer

Announcing the result of a GCSP Foundation Council’s vote

Official Statement

Tales from GCSP Alumni

Team Havel’s Velvet Underground from Jagiellonian University Krakow Wins the 8th European Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

Team Havel’s Velvet Underground from Jagiellonian University Krakow (Poland) is the winner of the 2022 “Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge”, co-organised by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the Atlantic Council.

Can the TPNW Serve Ukraine?

Nuclear Threats: What Should You Know

Interview with Ambassador Marc Finaud, former French lead diplomat at the Conference on Disarmament, and currently Head of Arms Proliferation at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy

«Ich habe zwölf Jahre lang versucht, genau diesen Krieg zu verhindern»

In focus: The challenges of synthetic biology

Speech: Global Terrorism Index 2022: Current and Future Terrorist Threats

In focus: The challenges of neurotechnology

Virtual seminar on Ukraine with the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations

The Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP)  and the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) held a virtual seminar on Ukraine on 17 March 2022.

In focus: The challenges of artificial intelligence

L'interview de l'ambassadeur Thomas Greminger pour la Genève Internationale

In Ukraine, there are no quick fixes

Speech: Remarks on Neutrality

Kooperative Sicherheit und der Beitrag der OSZE oder wie kommen wir aus der tiefsten Krise der europäischen Sicherheit?

Women #BreakTheBias at the GCSP

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) was #BreakTheBias to achieve true gender equality. How can we do this in the field of peace and security? What does promoting gender equality look like in today’s fragmented world?

Speech: Expo Dubai

Speech: The Role of the OSCE

Speech: Presentation to the Munich Security Conference

10 tips for lifelong learning

Add these 10 tips to your learning toolbox to equip yourself with the mindsets, toolsets and skillsets required to become a lifelong learner.

Learning, Unlearning and Relearning in the Time of COVID

NATO’s China Problem: “Out-of-area” or “Not in My Area”?

Top 9 Speeches of 2021

Launch of an Immersion Program and Open Forum in International Geneva for current and future leaders in science and diplomacy

Top 5 Videos of 2021

What topics caught your interest in 2021? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP.

Top 5 Publications of 2021

What topics caught your interest in 2021? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP.

Webinar “The Good, the Bad and The Ugly: Opportunities and Risks of Emerging Technologies”

On 7 December 2021, the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), with the support of the Didier and Martine Primat Foundation, launched the Polymath Initiative as part of the GCSP’s Global Fellowship Initiative.

Ambassador Greminger makes pledge as an International Gender Champion

2021 GCSP Prize recognises three innovative security initiatives with outstanding potential

The GCSP and the Sejong Institute in Seoul meet to discuss the peace process on the Korean Peninsula

The GCSP and the Sejong Institute in Seoul meet to discuss the peace process on the Korean Peninsula

The Women, Peace and Security Index 2021: Highlights & Policy Recommendations

The Women, Peace and Security Index 2021 reveals worrying trends

Global Leaders Gather at International Leadership Association Conference in Geneva, Switzerland and Online

Training in Switzerland strengthens international peace missions

The link between health and security as scientific aggression forms new battlefield

Fire in the Gotthard road tunnel 20 years ago

Bad Actors III: Jihadists, Part 2

Bad Actors II: Jihadists, Part 1

Bad Actors I: Narcos

Institute for Economics & Peace Releases Ecological Threat Register 2021

1.26 billion people at highest risk of conflict and displacement caused by environmental damage

Débat organisé par le GCSP pour la Semaine de la Démocratie

A look back at the 2021 Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium

Great success for the first virtual edition of the annual Symposium since its launch in 2018!

Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan Publishes Two New Books

How much do Swiss politicians know about Artificial Intelligence?

8th Zermatt Roundtable on Security Issues In North East Asia: A realist account of the state of international relations

Germany post-Merkel

The post-Brexit EU-UK relationship; an opportunity or challenge for cyber security?

Ten reasons why terrorism still haunts us 20 years after 9/11

11 septembre : vingt ans après, la Suisse à la croisée des mondes

Restoring European Security: From Managing Relations to Principled Cooperation

An Insider’s View Of The OSCE: Interview With Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Former OSCE Secretary General

The Biden-Putin Summit: Reflections on Leadership for Us All

Afghanistan : les raisons d’un grave échec américain

The Stakes of the Biden-Putin Summit: The Perspective of Small States

On the eve of the Geneva summit between the American and the Russian presidents, the GCSP hosted a discussion with UN delegations of small states to share views about this event from their perspective and their role in multilateral diplomacy.

The Increasing Importance of a Digital Skillset

Les possibilités de paix entre Biden et Poutine

Lessons in Leadership: Values, Cooperation, Preparation and Trust

GCSP Annual Report 2020

Transformative Journeys to Create a Safer World

GCSP and the China Institute for International Strategic Studies hold their annual dialogue in virtual form

On 17 May, the GCSP and the China Institute for International Strategic Studies (CIISS), a think tank affiliated to the Chinese Ministry of Defense, held a new round of their annual dialogue on international affairs and security.

Surrogate warfare and the transformation of war in the 2020s

What surrogates can provide are the means to disrupt the battlespace kinetically, the information space subversively, and the willpower of the adversary psychologically — all without a major combat operation.

Challenges of new generation warfare discussed at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation

Team Argonauts from ETH Zürich Wins the 7th European Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

​​​Team Argonauts from ETH Zürich is the winner of the 2021 “Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge” 

Fariz Fikrat oglu Rzayev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, meets GCSP Director Ambassador Thomas Greminger

GCSP Welcomes Ambassador Thomas Greminger as New Director

Lessons in leading a non-profit organisation

Part 3 of 3 in a series of reflections from Ambassador Christian Dussey, Director of the GCSP

Why Investing in Learning is Crucial

Part 2 of 3 in a series of reflections from Ambassador Christian Dussey, Director of the GCSP.

Navigating and Leading in Turbulent Waters

Part 1 of 3 in a series of reflections from Ambassador Christian Dussey, Former Director of the GCSP (2013-2021).

“USA, Iran and the Nuclear Deal: What Role for the Other Parties?” Webinar Summary

GCSP Co-hosts 1st UNPOL Women Police Command Cadre Professional Development Webinar

Journée de la langue française 2021 : 5 idées de contenu à voir ou revoir

Today, security is everywhere

Preserving Momentum in Transatlantic Relations

Leveraging the Potential of an Intergenerational Workforce

Have nuclear weapons really become illegal?

Examining Global Security Challenges Impacting Europe in 2021

Celebrating 25 years of the European Security Course (ESC)

Five Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Grow Your Mind in 2021

International Day of Education

Three Ways in which the TPNW Will Change Global Security This Friday

The new director of the GCSP has been appointed yesterday

During yesterday’s extraordinary Foundation Council Meeting, the President, Ambassador Jean-David Levitte, and the representatives of the 53 member states and the Canton of Geneva, appointed the new director.

Prepare yourself for 2021 and beyond

The decisions we make and actions we engage in today will shape our future. Are you prepared?

Top 5 Trending Articles of 2020

What topics caught your interest in 2020? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP in 2020.

Top 5 Publications of 2020

What topics caught your interest in 2020? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP in 2020.

Top 5 Podcasts of 2020

What topics caught your interest in 2020? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP in 2020.

Top 5 Video Interviews of 2020

What topics caught your interest in 2020? Catch up on what was trending at the GCSP in 2020.

#OnlyTogether can the transatlantic partners deliver peace and security

Winners of essay competition on arms control and confidence- and security-building measures in Europe announced

#OnlyTogether can we make a safer digital world

Neurotechnologies and Future Warfare

GCSP interview with Ricardo Borges de Castro

These are the 3 winners of the 2020 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

#OnlyTogether can we stop the global hate pandemic

David Horobin: “In today’s world a major crisis cannot be handled by one individual.”

And the Winners of the GCSP 25th Anniversary Photo Contest are…

#OnlyTogether can we encourage governments to upskill their diplomacy

#OnlyTogether can we stop the spread of disinformation; democracy depends on it.

Training Armed Forces in International Humanitarian Law: Blog Extracts for the GCSP’s 25th Anniversary

Réseau national de sécurité : le GCSP signe une convention avec l’Institut Suisse de Police

Sicherheitsverbund Schweiz: das GCSP unterzeichnet eine Vereinbarung mit dem Schweizerischen Polizei-Institut

#OnlyTogether: Trust or bust! The need to expand how we think about and practise leadership

Launch of international parliamentary resource to ‘Assure our Common Future.’

#OnlyTogether can we enhance our resilience against cybercrime

Commemorating 40 Years since the Start of the Iraq-Iran war: From Sardasht to Hiroshima

Jean-David Levitte : "Avec Joe Biden, les Etats-Unis ne seront pas forcément plus accommodants avec l'Europe"

Cette interview a été originalement publié sur le site du Journal du Dimanche

#OnlyTogether can we overcome gendered barriers and finally realise a gender-equitable world 

#OnlyTogether Can We Protect the Environment

#OnlyTogether Multilateralism and arms control: the end of an era?

Change Your World: 4 Tips to Get the Best from Your Virtual Learning Journey

COVID-19: Time to Put Strategic Foresight at the Heart of Leadership

GCSP Prize winners share insights on Covid-19 and their infectious diseases programme

Japan under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: the past, the present, the future

Overview of Foreign Policy, Security and the Economy

Is it time for concerted action to address racial and ethnic discrimination?

This is how international law changed after September 11 

4 coordinated terrorist attacks killed almost 3,000 people on 11 September 2001.

Nuclear Testing: An Example to Follow

On International Day against Nuclear Tests, Marc Finaud, Head of Arms Proliferation at the GCSP shares his insights.

75 years later, nuclear weapons still kill

La neuro-philosophie et le transhumanisme

La mondialisation en question

Sommes-nous à la fin de la troisième ère de mondialisation ?

Hills to climb, views to explore, bridges to build

Leadership reflections on Nelson Mandela International Day

GCSP Annual Report 2019

Transformative Journeys to Create a Safer World

Thoughts on World Environment Day 2020

Mr Vicente Paolo Yu III is an Associate Fellow with the GCSP’s Global Fellowship Initiative and Senior Legal Adviser to the Third World Network and Visiting Research Fellow at the UNRISD. On World Environment Day 2020, we had the chance to interview him.

Singapore Becomes Latest GCSP Foundation Council Member

How does COVID-19 relate to biological weapons?

Celebrating 25 years of the GCSP

Why does cultural diversity matter?

UN calls for global ceasefire to tackle COVID-19 pandemic

Marking UN International Day of Living Together in Peace

Meta-Geopolitics of Pandemics: The Case of Covid-19

The COVID-19 crisis shouldn’t undermine the need for environmental action. Quite the opposite

Apply for the 2020 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Submit Your Project Today!

How strategic foresight can serve us today

Technology in the Time of Covid-19

Leading and influencing through uncertainty – Part 1 of 4

What do you do when no one can tell you what to do.

Going Digital Testimonials

COVID-19: the ‘fine balance’ under human rights law

A neurophilosophical perspective on social distancing

Excerpts from the full article published in Areo Magazine

These 4 tips guarantee good cyber hygiene

As we move into a time of greater tele- and video-working, what does this mean for cyber risks?

Five reasons why the COVID-19 crisis is related to arms control

A Snapshot Analysis of the Crypto AG revelations

COVID-19: What does this mean for gender?

This opinion piece was co-signed by Martin Chungong, Chair of the IGC Global Board and Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the International Gender Champions Secretariat (Fleur Heyworth and Tiphaine Di Ruscio)

Five ways to remain diplomatic without shaking hands

The COVID-19 pandemic forces people in all sectors to adopt and adapt to new forms of work such as home office, digital interaction or video conference. The diplomatic world is no exception.

Journée de la langue française : 5 idées de vidéos et d'articles à voir ou revoir

Anticipating the International Security Implications of COVID-19

Why cybersecurity matters more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic?

COVID-19 Epidemic and Health Systems

Can countries keep up with the spread of COVID-19?

UN Peace Operations

Complimenting a Leader-Centred Approach

When a Health Pandemic Hits, How Do You Manage?

The recent COVID 19 outbreak brings health security back to the top of the policy agenda.

The Trump ‘Peace Plan’ for the Middle East: Another Doomed Unilateral Step

Get to know The GCSP Way

GCSP’s Top 5 Trending Articles of 2019

What topics were you interested in 2019? Catch up on what is trending at the GCSP.

A look back at the Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Why a New Treaty? General and Complete Disarmament and the NPT

7 ways women can succeed

Listen to our new podcast!

Welcome to the new Geneva Centre for Security Policy podcast, your gateway to top conversations on international peace and security!

2019 Winners of the 10’000 CHF GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Congratulations to the Minefields.info mobile phone app created by Bounty d.o.o. for winning the 2019 GCSP Innovation Prize. Selected by an impressive panel of judges, Minefields.info beat 180 other projects to win the 10’000 CHF award.

From climate change to cyber attacks – our world’s 10 most urgent risks

The world is facing a period of unprecedented crisis. From the natural to the digital environment, humanity is making our own living spaces increasingly hostile.

The top 10 business risks keeping CEOs awake at night

How Can Air Travellers Tackle the Climate Crisis?

Air travel currently accounts for 2% of all carbon emissions each year.

Marking 20 years of addressing new issues in security: What is emerging today?

For 20 years the New Issues in Security Course has been addressing what is new in international security.

These are 4 of the biggest crises facing business in 2020

Navigating the 21st-Century Security Landscape

The secret war on counterfeit medicine

Top 12 political risks of 2019

How Arts and Culture Create Trust Between Heads of States

GCSP’s new President Jean-David Levitte, diplomatic advisor to the late President Jacques Chirac shares insights about the untold story of how a love for East Asian culture proved essential to diplomacy.

Mastering the Legalities of Air and Missile Warfare at the GCSP

GCSP Contributes to Parliamentary Meeting on WMD Terrorism in the Pacific

Pakistan’s Regional Security Challenges

A conversation with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister

Inspiring Women Leaders

An op-ed by Fleur Heyworth, Head of Gender and Inclusive Security at the GCSP.

4 ways in which hackers are changing modern warfare

Cyber warfare is currently a hot topic.

5 things you should know about cyber security

Cyber security will be needed as long as we live in a digital society.

This is the costliest cyber attack in history

The attack caused more than $10 billion in damages in 2017.

The five biggest internet data breaches in history

Crisis Management Navigating the Storm: Testimony of a young professional

“I think that this course is the perfect embodiment of the GCSP motto, ‘Where knowledge meets experience’”

New forms of conflict and arms control in the Middle East: Return to the future?

Security dialogue with the South Korean Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security

Apply for the 2019 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Submit Your Project Today!

GCSP Annual Report 2018

Transformative Journeys to Create a Safer World

Acronyms / Abbreviations in International and Human Security

Sigles et abréviations en sécurité internationale et humaine

Lieutenant General Esa Pulkkinen, Director General of the EU Military Staff (EUMS), visited the GCSP

Lieutenant General Esa Pulkkinen, Director General of the EU Military Staff (EUMS), paid a visit to the GCSP

Russia and North Korea: What Kind of Alliance?

Navigating change: global leaders equipped to make a difference

The GCSP welcomes 22 new Alumni to its expanding international community!

Being a Successful Negotiator: Negotiations Theory and Practice Course

Have you ever wondered how to reach agreement on tough foreign policy issues? Are you curious how to negotiate sustainable deals that are in all parties’ interest?

GCSP and Partners Discuss Novel Ideas on a WMD-free Zone in the Middle East

A Delegation of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences discusses geopolitical challenges

Legal Resilience in an Era of Hybrid Threats

GCSP Security and Law co-organises conference on Legal Resilience and Hybrid Threats

Diversity and Inclusion: applying ancient wisdom to shift mindsets for more sustainable outcomes

Start to challenge your assumptions by asking yourself five questions.

Successful 3rd Symposium for Senior NATO/PfP Legal Advisors

The 3rd NATO/PfP LEGAD Symposium renews GCSP’s commitment to shaping legal solutions

Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge Sponsor Profile: Deloitte

For the second consecutive year, Deloitte has sponsored the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in Geneva.

GCSP’s Marc Finaud, contributes to conference of Basel Peace Office on nuclear disarmament

5 Emerging Tech Trends to Watch in 2019

Dr Hani Dabbagh s point of view

Do the Geneva Conventions matter?

A Reality Check on the 70th Anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions

Dear Geneva: Let's Talk Hybrid Warfare

Experts discuss hybrid threats in the 5th Security and Law: A Reality Check

Enabling women leaders in peace & security

Key skills for the five main diplomatic functions

Diplomats represent their governments in fulfilling a number of professional tasks that can be best performed if they possess or are trained to develop key sets of skills corresponding to the five recognised functions of diplomats:

The GCSP's 2018 year in review

In case you missed it!

Geneva Launch of the Global Terrorism Index Report 2018

Comprehensive data-driven analysis on trends in terrorism, measuring and understanding the real impact of terrorism

BMJ Wins 2018 GCSP Prize for Innovation

BMJ is the recipient of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy’s 2018 Prize for Innovation.

LEARNING FROM HISTORY WITH A HUMBLE AND CURIOUS MIND

Successful start of the 12th Defence Attaché course in Amman

Sunday, November 4th, 29 participants from 14 countries attended the opening ceremony for the 12th GCSP’s orientation course for military officers, diplomats and senior officials involved in defence and diplomacy at the RJNDC in Amman

Shaping the next multilateral order

Institutions that will count in the new international system will owe it to their people

Women's leadership course leads to collaboration for space spaces and young women's empowerment

Our courses foster success stories and meaningful collaboration. They help participants develop life-transforming ideas, prosperous businesses and impactful initiatives.

GCSP's director interviewed by CNN Money Switzerland

What is the relevance of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) in the world today?

International Law: Bone of Contention or Common Denominator for Russia-Europe relations?

Does international law serve as bone of contention or common denominator for current tensions between Russia and Europe?

2017 Annual Report Now Available

Transformative Journeys to Create a Safer World

Dead or alive? The future of the Islamic state

At the peak of its power in 2014, the Islamic State ruled over approximately nine million people and was able to rule a swath of land approximately the size of the United Kingdom

New report on non-attack of non-nuclear weapon states

Top NATO/PFP legal advisers at GCSP for 2nd Symposium

Symposium for Senior NATO/PfP Legal Advisers successfully organised at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Transformation of war strategy in the 21st century

The character of war has changed forever.

Leveraging diversity and leading inclusively

Flipping diversity into inclusiveness

Top 6 leadership challenges around the world

What’s most challenging about leading organizations today?

Tobias Vestner leads discussions at NATO roundtable

The Legal Office of NATO’s strategic Allied Command Operations held the ‘NATO Operational Law Discussions’ at the Spanish Legion compound in Ronda, Spain

2016 annual report now available

Where Knowledge Meets Experience

2015 annual report now available

Changing the world one class at a time

The Privatization of Space: When Things Go Wrong

A few weeks ago, Space X’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying an unmanned Dragon capsule destined for the International Space Station (ISS) exploded.