The GCSP

We are pleased to spotlight the contributions of Canada as a member of our Foundation Council. We value our partnership as we work together toward a more peaceful & secure world – now in its 10th year! Swipe to learn more from Ambassador Peter MacDougall ➡️ #GCSPFoundationCouncil

Today marks the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War & Armed Conflict – a reminder that the environment is often an overlooked casualty of war. Our upcoming Environment and Security 2026 course explores this further: bit.ly/4odfSiq

Amb @ThGreminger & Alexandra Matas, Director of our International Security Dialogue Department, welcomed @OlofBSkoog, Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs @eu_eeas. They exchanged views on shared priorities, discussed cooperation & explored how to strengthen engagement.

📢 New publication! This Strategic Security Analysis by Dr Alexandre Persat explores this emerging intersection of synthetic biology, antimicrobial resistance & human security, and why it deserves greater attention. Read: bit.ly/4zvfSzc

Join us on 16 November for a Geneva Security Debate that will bring together four distinguished voices to explore the relationship between law, power, accountability and human protection. Register below ⬇️ bit.ly/4sOKwkA

The GCSP is featured in Think Tanks to Watch 2026 by @onthinktanks! Not a ranking nor a competition, but a peer-recognition initiative. Proud to be part of this global community & look forward to learning from the other organisations featured. Explore: bit.ly/4iZ0VOX

In 1986, the Leadership in International Security Course welcomed its first participants. 10 years later, it was joined by the European Security Course & then the New Issues in Security Course (NISC). Our 3 Advanced Courses have trained 2,195 participants from 131 countries. ➡️🌍

Amb @ThGreminger recently had a visit from @marcjost, Member of the National Council of Switzerland for the Evangelical People's Party of Switzerland. They discussed how to cooperate in promoting peace & security & how to elevate the profile of the 3 Geneva Centres in Bern.

Since 1997, the European Security Course has been deepening the understanding of peace & security professionals from 80+ countries of the interlinking security policy challenges that impact Europe & the world. Apply now for our 2027 edition: bit.ly/4BBhVTD

Join us on 10 November for a Geneva Security Debate that will bring together experts to explore how to ensure that AI contributes to human development and sustainable and effective governance and peace rather than conflict and war. Register below ⬇️ bit.ly/4iiPgLA

Join us for a discussion that will discuss next steps in advancing the nuclear arms control, disarmament & non-proliferation agenda following the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference & the UNGA 1st Committee. Register below ⬇️ bit.ly/4ijqXNB

We are honoured to recognise Senegal for its contributions as part of our Foundation Council. Its commitment supports the advancement of our mission. We appreciate our collaboration in pursuit of a more peaceful and secure world.

We are honoured to recognise Australia for its contributions as part of our Foundation Council. Its commitment supports the advancement of our mission. Swipe to learn more from Ambassador Clare Walsh ➡️ #GCSPFoundationCouncil

Are we biologically wired for peace - or for power? Created by @SustainHistory, this course draws from cutting-edge neuroscience and philosophy, to uncover how emotions, ego, and evolution influence everything from diplomacy to war. Apply now: bit.ly/46ElUk1

Environmental destruction is also a question of security, justice & accountability. This week’s #GenevaSecurityDebate explored the challenges of prosecuting international environmental crimes from armed conflict to organised crime. Watch: bit.ly/4jOGaHA @UKRinNLD @GI_TOC

Track 1 or Track 2? Yesterday, our Executive Director Ambassador @ThGreminger spoke to 200+ International Relations students at @unige_en about how informal diplomacy builds trust & paves the way for official agreements. An inspiring talk & many great questions from the students.

What prevents power from becoming domination? What keeps strategic competition from tipping into conflict & unchecked rivalry when no higher authority can reliably restrain states? Read @SustainHistory's article: bit.ly/3UYyhoV