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GCSP: 2019 Course Videos Promo Video
Governing technological change: Manuel Muniz
Global Terrorism Index 2018: Serge Stroobants
GCSP: UN Women's Purna Sen on #7onTourGeneva
Dr Mohamed ElBaradei: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Rôle de la diplomatie internationale et actions militaires dans la crise en Ukraine - France Info
Sanctions Against Belarus - What Effects Should We Expect?
Europe-MENA relations and other stories
European Security: Professor René Schwok
Brexit and other stories
European Multilateralism: Mr Richard Gowan
Brexit and Security Consequences: Dr Jamie Shea
The new world order and other stories
Situation des réfugiés en Suisse et autres histoires
European multilateralism and other stories
Peacemaking since the First World War and other stories
Crisis Management Conference
Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former Prime Minister of France on Europe
Global Security and Human Rights Course
Promo Video: GCSP Innovation Night
Promo Video Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge
GCSP 2018 Year in Review
GCSP: Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge Highlights 2018
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Lʼarmée ukrainienne essaie de gagner du temps
La Russie engrange les victoires tactiques sur le front du Donbass, sa priorité, mais rien n’est joué dans cette guerre, avertit Jean-Marc Rickli, directeur des risques globaux et émergents au Centre de politique de sécurité à Genève
Invasion russe de l’Ukraine: des victoires tactiques mais un désastre stratégique
Stopper les Russes ou les repousser hors d’Ukraine?
Après deux mois de guerre contre l’Ukraine, Jean-Marc Rickli, chercheur au Centre de politique de sécurité de Genève, analyse la stratégie de Washington visant à affaiblir la Russie.
La prise de Marioupol devient pressante pour Vladimir Poutine
L’indignation des Ukrainiens peut être un avantage militaire
GCSP security policy experts weigh in on the Russia-Ukraine war
Quo Vadis, Abrüstung?
Geneva Peace Week 2020
Where is the political crisis in Belarus headed?
Vaud and Geneva join forces to create the TRUST VALLEY
The pandemic has accelerated the digital transition of our economy and society. It has made visible its reliance on critical digital infrastructures and services.
Institute for Economics & Peace Releases Ecological Threat Register 2020
Over one billion people at threat of being displaced by 2050 due to environmental change, conflict and civil unrest
Leadership for Peace through Conflict Analysis, Resolution and Management – Pilot Virtual Course Launched in Georgia
La fête nationale suisse
Team PromETHeus from ETH Zurich Wins the 6th European Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
Team PromETHeus from ETH Zurich is the winner of the 2020 “Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge”
The International Gender Champions initiative celebrates its five-year anniversary
GCSP Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The World Health Organisation: The New Cyber Target during a Global Health Crisis and What We can Learn
Populism in Central Europe
Europe : l’indispensable Union
Chernobyl fires: what could go wrong with nuclear weapons
Cooperative Security between Europe and Asia
An interview with Dr Eva Pejsova
Incubating the International Gender Champions for further impact
The Prohibition of Intermediate-Range Missiles Is Still Needed in Europe
Our expert Marc Finaud was interviewed on Russian International Affairs Council by Tatyana Kanunnikova, RIAC expert.
Examining Global Security Challenges Impacting Europe
International Disarmament Treaties: Trends and Lessons Learned
What are the trends to be drawn from the existing disarmament instruments and recent developments?
Brexit and beyond
Key insights that explain the long road to Brexit, the referendum and beyond and what to look for after as of 31 January 2020.
The future of Russia and Russia’s future role
Recent events surrounding Russia and the future of its government have saturated the headlines. Dr Paul Vallet, GCSP Associate Fellow and historian shares his insights.
GICHD, GCSP and DCAF sign New Framework Agreement with Switzerland
Geopolitics and Cyberspace
What does the law say about use of force?
Understanding the various forms and manifestations of the use of force in peacetime and during armed conflict
Shaping the Cyber Future
Ethics and policies used to counter malicious activities in cyberspace
Geneva Peace Week 2019
Crisis Management Navigating the Storm course: Equipping future leaders
“We need to equip our future leaders with the necessary toolbox to manage these extraordinary situations, and the GCSP Crisis Management course has certainly added some tools to my personal toolbox”.
The transformation of warfare in the 21st century
Proxies, surrogates and the practice of surrogate warfare.
Ambassador Jean-David Levitte appointed as new GCSP Foundation Council President
Meet the New GCSP Foundation Council President
GCSP Welcomes Finnish National Defence University
A delegation from the Finnish National Defence University visits the GCSP
Course on Arms Control for Officials from the MENA Region Ends
Marking 20 Years of Addressing New Issues in Security
The Swiss Professional Officers Training Course 2 (SPOT 2 / WAL 2) was held at the GCSP
From Monday 24 until Friday 28 June
Successful ISMLLW Seminar for Legal Advisors of the Armed Forces at the GCSP
From 18-21 June 2019, the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) welcomed 130 military legal advisors from 31 countries on the occasion of the XII Seminar for Legal Advisors of the Armed Forces.
War Algorithms: Who Will Decide in Future Conflicts?
A Reality Check with Ashley Deeks
From course participant to employee: Mirjam Schuler
How the Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium impacted my professional life.
Train-the-trainer Workshop on PSSA at Swissmem
Tobias Vestner trains Swiss industry for compliance with the PSSA
Tobias Vestner Presents Study on Arms Trade Treaty Implementation
Four years after the entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), how do states parties implement its core provisions regarding the authorization of arms transfers?
The 5th European Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge 2019 Highlights
Team Black knights from the U.S Military Academy at West Point wins the 5th European Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
20th NISC Opens - Addressing Today’s and Tomorrow’s Security Issues
The 20th New Issues in Security Course (NISC) officially opened on 7 May 2019 at the GCSP
Cooperation Agreement signed between GCSP and the National Training Academy of Egypt
Tobias Vestner presents at NATO legal practitioners' workshop
Building the GCSP Alumni Community in Ukraine Around Strategic Foresight
Eleventh Course on Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty Ends
Building Capacities for Effective Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
Bye-bye, international order?
A Reality Check with John B. Bellinger III
BREXIT. A political accident or an inevitable occurrence?
Compte-rendu "Les rendez-vous de la migration" du jeudi 15 novembre 2018
« Nouveaux instruments internationaux et nationaux concernant la migration et les réfugiés : quelles implications ? »
Maj Gen (Retd) Blaise Cathcart and Tobias Vestner Discuss the Role of the Legal Advisor
Cinq techniques militaires essentielles pour mieux "piloter" l'entreprise
Why Talk of a ‘Real European Army’ Now?
Compte-rendu "Les rendez-vous de la migration" du jeudi 13 september 2018
« L’esclavagisme et travail au noir: travailleurs illégaux, un destin partagé par des milliers de migrants. »
Seventh Zermatt Roundtable on Current Security Issues in North East Asia
Compte-rendu "Les rendez-vous de la migration" du jeudi 14 juin 2018
« Trauma et résilience »
On 14 June, the GCSP together with many partners brought SEVEN to Geneva and UNOG
For the first time in Geneva
Whither the Iran Nuclear Deal after the Trump Exit?
An editorial by Marc Finaud
Compte-rendu "Les rendez-vous de la migration" du jeudi 12 avril 2018
« Routes migratoires et camps de réfugiés : un long périple »
Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge Highlights
Team Black Knights from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is the winner of the 2018 ‘Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge’ co-hosted by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the Atlantic Council
4th Annual Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge Opens in Geneva !
What is the Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge?
The Conference on Disarmament Agrees to Start Working: a Wake-up Call for 'Sleeping Beauty'?
The Geneva-based Conference on Disarmament (CD) recently decided to start substantive work after failing to adopt a programme of work for two decades.
The art & science of influence
Ecopeace Middle East wins GCSP 2017 Prize for Innovation in global security
Sixth Zermatt Roundtable on Current Security Issues in the North Pacific Region
The sixth Zermatt Roundtable on Current Security Issues in the North Pacific Region was held from 11 to 13 September 2017 in Glion/Montreux, Switzerland.
Eyewitness to Atrocities Awarded the 2016 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
On 17 November, over sixty policymakers, diplomats, members of the Swiss armed forces, journalists, academics, and innovators gathered at the Cité du Temps for the ceremony of the 2016 Prize for Innovation in Global Security, awarded to eyeWitness...
Mobile App Built to Improve the Protection of Children in Conflict Receives 1st GCSP Prize for Innovation
Last night, over sixty policymakers, journalists, academics, and innovators gathered at the Grand Hotel Kempinski for the awarding of the inaugural Prize for Innovation in Global Security.
Fourth Zermatt Roundtable on Current Security Issues in the North Pacific Region
THE IRAN DEAL: Achievement and Starting Point
An editorial by Marc Finaud
Third Zermatt Roundtable on Current Security Issues in the North Pacific Region
Autonomy: The Key to Many Conflicts
Publications
NATO’s Defence and Security Sector Reform Challenges in Ukraine
The post-Brexit EU-UK relationship: an opportunity or challenge for cyber security?
Strengthening the Role of the OSCE in Times of Increased Tensions and Emerging Crisis Situations
The Untapped Potential in the European Arms Control Framework
Advancing Inclusive Mediation Through the Lens of Leadership
The number of civil wars tripled in the decade to 2015. In this context, mediation is widely recognised as a critical tool for promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes, and for conflict prevention and resolution.
Perils of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Proliferation: Preventing Non-State Acquisition
In the early 90s, the Japanese death cult Aum Shinrikyo pursued multiple avenues to develop chemical, nuclear and biological weapons, eventually succeeding in the creation and deployment of Sarin gas.
The Impact of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence on Strategic Stability
An article published in the UN Special
Can Geneva Become the City of Disarmament?
An article published in the UN Special
General Kosciuszko, a man ahead of his time
An article published in the UN Special
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