European security: issues and challenges from a Swiss perspective

Abstract

This paper will first dwell on the differences in security perceptions at an overall level, before examining US an European attitudes. It will then present European Security issues as seen from a Swiss perspective, with an eye on NATO and ESDP. Following that, it will focus on Swiss security policy, neutrality, international cooperation, peace support operations and the fight against terrorism. In conclusion, it will briefly turn to governance issues in Europe, referenced by the Swiss political experience of multiculturalism.