Switzerland is often the site of high-stakes discussions between world leaders. What makes it the “ideal host”? And what does the country gain from the role?
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Switzerland regularly rolls out the red carpet for adversaries who want to talk over their differences. This is part of its “good offices” role: acting as a neutral third party to help resolve conflicts.
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