Imagine a country, nestled in the heart of Europe, untouched by the ravages of warfare or occupation for two centuries. That country is Switzerland, an exemplar of peace for the past 200 years, largely due to its robust policy of ‘armed neutrality’. During the tumult of the World Wars, the Swiss Franc—bolstered by substantial gold reserves—emerged as a beacon of stability. It was exchanged widely between both Allied and Axis powers, while Switzerland, in its fortress of neutrality, remained relatively insulated from the conflicts. Switzerland’s enduring peace rests on several pillars: economic stability, strategic geography, a diverse demographic, a service-driven… Read More »
