History

When war threatens, military history becomes topical again

By Olivier Meuwly · 26 April 2024

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, interest in military issues has grown, including in Switzerland. This is an opportunity to take a closer look at the history of the Swiss army and the way it has reconciled military objectives with democratic imperatives. A book invites us to do so.

Switzerland

«Cybersecurity is by definition a sovereign task».»

By Max Frei · 22 April 2024

Faced with the growing challenges of IT security, Fribourg's Green National Councillor Gerhard Andrey stresses the need for a proactive approach in Switzerland. In his view, the state and companies are still lagging far behind.

Literature

Judicial responsibility at the heart of two novels

By Chelsea Rolle · 21 April 2024

Whether or not to lock up an accused person is sometimes a Cornelian choice. A reflection on freedom and security, based on two contemporary novels.

France

Paris 2024 under high tension

By Matthieu Levivier · 15 April 2024

The security challenge posed by the Olympic Games is the subject of heated debate in France. Senator Philippe Tabarot and Frédéric Péchenard, Vice-Chairman of the Ile-de-France Regional Council, welcome the law passed by the upper house.