Publications

Strategy for communication abroad 2025-28

The present Strategy for Communication Abroad 2025–28, which was approved by the Federal Council on 18 December 2020, is a thematic follow-up strategy to the Foreign Policy Strategy.

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2024

The focus topic of edition 4/2024 is ‘UN challenges in the field’ and is a continuation of the focus topic of edition 4/2023 "UN peacekeeping missions in a state of flux". Four articles discuss how the UN's realignment in the area of peacekeeping is already being implemented in the field and what future changes will be needed.

Letters to a Young Mediator Volume II

“Letters to a Young Mediator Volume II contains a collection of ten letters from some of the great women mediators of our time. They share their personal reflections with the “young mediator”, the next generation working on the transformation of conflicts. Filled with wisdom and experience, these letters address those who seek to navigate the peace mediation landscape and inspire them on their challenging quest for sustainable peace.”

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2024

In this issue, we look at opportunities for women in peacebuilding. A Swiss legal professional deployed to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office is profiled. The issue also features two contributions on OSCE activities: water diplomacy as an inclusive conflict resolution strategy in Central Asia, and equal opportunities policy and gender issues.

Universal abolition of the death penalty – Action plan 2024–2027

International Cooperation: Helping to Combat Global Poverty and Crises. Accountability report on Switzerland’s IC Strategy 2021–24

The Federal Council has submitted to Parliament the accountability report on Switzerland’s IC Strategy 2021–24

Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2024

This edition is focusing on international cooperation: what does interoperability mean for the DDPS? An article from the FDFA sheds light on cooperation with Frontex's Fundamental Rights Office with a look at the Greek island of Lesbos. You can also read the expert reports on democracy promotion at the EU's External Action Service in Brussels and find out more about life in Kyiv, which is becoming increasingly difficult day by day.

Swiss Peace Supporter 1/2024

Edition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Swiss Armed Forces International Command (SWISSINT) in Stans. Thanks to this center, trainings can benefit from synergies between military and civilian peacekeeping. Also in this edition: observation posts in the Western Sahara, pragmatism in multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina, and struggle against disinformation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

SDC short portrait

The flyer presents an overview of the SDC, its activities and key themes, its partnerships as well as its effectiveness.

Development and Cooperation policy area: Research concept 2025-2028

This Research Concept for the Development and Cooperation policy sector outlines the most important challenges and objectives of Swiss international cooperation as well as the research priorities in regard to development and cooperation.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–27

At the beginning of each legislative period, the Federal Council presents a foreign policy strategy which provides the central guidelines for Switzerland's foreign policy for four years and sets out priorities and objectives. It serves as a compass in a volatile world.