Jean-Pierre Lacroix: Adapting Peacekeeping to Global Challenges

In an insightful interview, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations at the United Nations, discusses the evolving landscape of peacekeeping, its challenges, and its future in a world fraught with conflict. Here, Lacroix shares his perspective on the relevance of peacekeeping, the complexities of peace operations in Africa, and the role of diplomacy in…

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Syria’s Post-Assad Struggle: Economic Ruin, Humanitarian Crisis, and the HTS Dilemma

In the wake of Assad regime’s collapse, sanctions, religious zealotry, local enmities and geopolitical competition shape Syria’s complex and volatile landscape, in which HTS has become a dominant force, fueling not only hopes, but also concerns. According to UNDP, fourteen years of conflict in Syria have undone nearly four decades of economic, social and human…

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Switzerland’s Diplomatic Recipe: Neutrality, International Law, Raclette and Musical Harmony

Is the country still the diplomatic hub it once was? ‘It is in our DNA,’ says the Swiss envoy. At a time when diplomacy is being tested like never before—from the war in Ukraine to escalating tensions in the Middle East—Switzerland, a cornerstone of international mediation, now faces questions about its neutrality. Is the country…

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Climate is no longer changing… it already has

What is Climate Change? The World Weather Attribution (WWA) is an international group of scientists focused on uncovering how climate change influences extreme weather. By using climate modeling, statistical analysis, and comparison to historical occurrences of specific events, WWA has shown how climate change is making natural disasters more frequent and intense. Their simple yet…

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Trump Trade War 2.0

Trump Trade War 2.0: Tariffs bring more questions and fears As soon as US President Donald Trump took office, he signed an executive order that would impose additional customs duties on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. On February 1, the White House announced that an additional 25 percent customs duty would be imposed on…

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Syria’s Fragile Future: Geopolitical Rivalries and the Struggle for Stability After Assad

The collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has marked a turning point in Syria’s protracted conflict. While it has opened the door to potential political and social reforms, it has also intensified power struggles among local factions, regional powers, and international actors. The emergence of the interim government led by HTS, the continued impact of…

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