Switzerland articles
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NATO Comes to Switzerland, Goodbye Neutrality?
Sweden and Finland have joined NATO. Will Switzerland be next? In a small step in that direction, NATO will soon open an office in Geneva. Does NATO’s presence, however small - sources say only one NATO officer will be based in Geneva – represent a historic change for a country that has been legally neutral since 1815? Although the office is presented as a multilateral liaison with international organizations – NATO has similar offices in Vienna and New York – it does raise questions about Swiss...
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The Verdict Is In: Switzerland Is Guilty of Eco Negligence, Maybe?
I'm not entirely sure how significant Switzerland is. Their flag is kind of cool. The Alps are pretty. The Swiss have done pioneering work in the field of chocolate, and I like the Army Knives. And Switzerland gave us yodeling, so there's that.
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Researchers investigate culture-specific trauma responses in Switzerland
The heavy impact of traumatic experiences can differ depending on culture and geography. According to a new study from the University of Zurich, the culture-specific sequelae of trauma found in Switzerland align with the norms of a competitive and individualistic society. Post-traumatic coping strategies in Switzerland tend to involve closer connections to nature.