Analysis & Commentary
Swiss Slammed for Forgoing EU Sanctions on Iran
The Swiss government’s refusal to adopt comprehensive EU sanctions targeting Iran’s energy and finance systems – and the disclosure in late September that the Swiss-based company...
Switzerland Snubs Obama’s and Europe’s Iran Sanctions
As the Obama administration and U.S. allies seek to punish Iran for making no concessions in the latest round of negotiations over its nuclear activities, Switzerland has snubbed them by refusing to take part in the European Union’s sanctions efforts.
Iran and Hamas’ Swiss Enablers
I remember roughly two years ago in September of 2010 when Mark Dubowitz, the executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and I uncovered the Swiss heavy earth-moving equipment company Ceresola TLS agreement with Rahab Engineering Establishment in Tehran.
Swiss Parliament Welcomes Hamas Spokesman
The National Palace (Bundeshaus), which houses the Swiss parliament, hosted Hamas spokesman Mushir al-Masri, prompting stinging criticism on Wednesday from Israel’s interim ambassador in Bern.
Protests Against Swiss Failure to Uphold Iran Sanctions
The Stop the Bomb coalition held demonstrations in front of several Swiss embassies in Europe on Monday, to protest Bern's support for the Iranian government and (EGL) Elektrizitätsgesellschaft Laufenburg's €18 billion-€20b. gas deal with Teheran. The
Swiss-Iran Gas Deal Sends ‘Wrong Message’
BERLIN – Swiss energy giant EGL’s €18 billion gas contract with Iran prompted criticism on Tuesday from the US Embassy.
Swiss Energy Giant EGL Pursues Gas Deal with Iran
BERLIN – The Swiss energy group EGL's €18 billion gas contract with the National Iranian Gas Export Company faced criticism at a US congressional hearing in late July because of possible violations of American sanctions against firms active in Iran's gas
Muammar Gaddafi’s Unlawful Threat of Force Against Switzerland and Other States
Although one could perhaps be forgiven for not realising it given the violence that ravages our world, one of international law’s cardinal principles is the general prohibition of, to quote article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations.
