International Dimension of Neutrality: A Geneva Security Debate (GCSP)

In an era marked by shifting alliances, strategic rivalries, and renewed geopolitical tensions, the concept of neutrality is being redefined. What does it mean to be neutral today? Is neutrality still a viable foreign policy stance or is it evolving into something more complex?

This Geneva Security Debate will explore the international dimensions of neutrality through different lenses, such as non-alignment, multi-alignment, and positive neutrality. Panelists will examine how states are navigating growing pressures to take sides while maintaining strategic autonomy. The discussion will also reflect on on how neutrality can support global stability and dialogue in a time of heightened geopolitical fragmentation.

This Geneva Security Debate is organised in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan, co-chair of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development, and the Geneva Centre for Neutrality.

Find the GCSP website event page and registration details here.

Opening remarks

• Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director, GCSP

Panelists

• H.E. Mr Christian Guillermet Fernández, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the United Nations Office at Geneva
• H.E. Mr Jamal Jama Al Musharakh, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations Office at Geneva
• H.E. Dr Anupam Ray, Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament
• Jean-Daniel Ruch, President of the Geneva Centre for Neutrality

Moderator

• Ms Alexandra Matas, Director, International Security Dialogue Department, GCSP