Switzerland’s Policy of Neutrality

• (Swiss Neutrality) has become attractive again because of the changing political reality in the world.

Swiss Neutrality

• Swiss neutrality is one of the main principles of Switzerland’s foreign policy which dictates that Switzerland is not to be involved in armed or political conflicts between other states.
• This policy is self-imposed, permanent, and armed, designed to ensure external security and promote peace.
• Under this, Switzerland pursues an active foreign policy and is frequently involved in peace-building processes around the world.

Background

• Switzerland has the oldest policy of military neutrality in the world and it has not participated in a foreign war since ....