To answer these questions, we founded the Geneva Center for Neutrality (GCN), an independent, democratic and open think tank.
Its mission: to bring a quality public debate on Swiss active neutrality to life, in line with the major contemporary issues.
Our action is based on three axes:
Public debate:
encouraging open exchanges on the meaning, limits and future of neutrality.
Digital neutrality:
Analyze how the principles of neutrality apply to technology, artificial intelligence, the internet, and data.
International connections:
building bridges with other institutions and ideas around the world, because innovation is born from exchange.
Economic and Digital Resilience
Economic and Digital Resilience
The GCN is a space for reflection, dialogue and engagement for those who consider that these reflections are fundamental for the future of our country.
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Committee
Nicolas Ramseier
President & Co-founder
With experience in both the public and private sectors, Nicolas Ramseier is committed to Swiss values and actively engaged in the country’s civic and political future.
Marion George
Vice President
Entrepreneur and consultant, Marion George is active in business networks and innovation. A CCIG ambassador, she holds mandates in several Swiss companies.
Raimondo Pictet
Secretary
Bruno Estier
Treasurer
With extensive experience in financial markets, Bruno Estier is an independent strategist and technical analyst advising institutions and family offices on tactical asset allocation.
Martin Chodron de Courcel
Committee Member
A philosophy professor at the Lycée Henri-IV (Paris), Mr. de Courcel is a member of the French Association for the United Nations and the Society for General and Diplomatic History.
Cherif Abdelfattah
Founders
Nicolas Ramseier
President
Jean-Daniel Ruch
Senior Adviser
Katy Cojuhari
Head of International Cooperation Department
Advisory Board
Sundeep Waslekar
President of Strategic Foresight Group
Sundeep Waslekar leads India’s SFG, advising 50+ countries on conflict resolution, water diplomacy, and foresight. Oxford alumnus, author of A World Without War, he promotes a bold global contract for peace.
Paul Widmer
Former Swiss ambassador
PhD from the University of Zurich, is a former Swiss diplomat and ambassador. He authored books on diplomacy and taught international relations at the University of St. Gallen.
Katy Cojuhari
Co-founder of GCN & Head of the International Cooperation Department
Civil diplomacy professional and the book author “Building Peace: Moldova-Switzerland”, presented at the GCSP in 2022.
Brunson McKinley
Former American ambassador, experienced political observer
With degrees from the University of Chicago and Harvard, he served in diplomatic posts in Rome, Beijing, London, Berlin, etc. He then served ten years as Director General of the IOM in Geneva.
Tobias Clerc
Swiss politician
Engaged in politics, Tobias Clerc has held several positions within the Municipal Council of Meyrin, including his current role as President.
Hrair Balian
Adjunct Professor at the Emory University School of Law (the USA)
He has practiced conflict resolution for the past 35 years in the Middle East, Africa, Balkans, Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. He has served in leadership positions with the UN, OSCE and NGOs.
