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Graduate Institute What Matters Today

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What Matters Today is a podcast series from the Geneva Graduate Institute in which we ask faculty members to comment on current issues impacting, economics, politics, health, and society.

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The recent confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global attention. While a fragile ceasefire may have eased immediate tensions, fundamental questions remain about the future o... more

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Conflict in the Middle East has implications that extend far beyond the region itself. For Europe, tensions involving Iran could affect energy markets, international trade, inflation, financial stability, and even the continent's environmental ambiti... more

As Switzerland prepares to vote on the so-called “No to a Switzerland with 10 million!” initiative on 14 June, questions surrounding immigration, population growth, and Switzerland’s relationship with Europe have once again come to the forefront of p... more

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Alors que la Suisse s’apprête à voter, le 14 juin prochain, sur l’initiative « Pas de Suisse à 10 millions ! (initiative pour la durabilité) », les questions liées à l’immigration, à la croissance démographique et aux relations entre la Suisse et l’E... more

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Recent Guests

Dominic Rohner
Professor of International Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute and Faculty Associate at the Institute Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: Iran, Europe, and the Economic Cost of Conflict
Cédric Tille
Professor of International Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute, head of the Bilateral Assistance and Capacity Building for Central Banks program, senior researcher at the Centre for Finance and Development
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: Le débat sur la Suisse à 10 millions
Farzan Sabet
Managing researcher of the Sanctions and Sustainable Peace Hub, Global Governance Center, Geneva Graduate Institute
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: Inside Iran’s Crisis: Leadership Change, Regional Conflict, and Global Energy Risks
Filipe Calvão
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology, Geneva Graduate Institute
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: America First, Global Consequences: The New Geopolitics of Industry
Clément Therme
Alumnus of the Geneva Graduate Institute and lecturer at the University of Montpellier
University of Montpellier
Episode: Inside Iran’s Unrest: Politics, Economy, and the Road Ahead
Dr. Laura Bullon-Cassis
Postdoctoral researcher at the Institute's Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: Beyond the Vote: New Forms of Youth Political Engagement Worldwide
Achim Wennmann
Director for Strategic Partnerships and Nagulendran Chair in Peace Mediation
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: Peace Diplomacy in an Era of Growing Conflict
Dr. Vassily Klimentov
Senior Researcher at the University of Zurich and Visiting Professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute
University of Zurich
Episode: Prospects for Peace in Ukraine: Diplomacy, Power, and the Politics of War
Fuad Zarbiyev
Professor of International Law and Faculty Associate at the Global Governance Centre
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: Recognising the State of Palestine

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Iran, Europe, and the Economic Cost of Conflict
Q: What does the Peace Formula suggest about maintaining stability and peace in Europe during and after conflict scenarios?
The framework—voice, work, and security guarantees—emphasizes inclusive governance, productive economies, and capable states as essential to prevent conflict and support post-conflict reconstruction, guiding Europe toward resilient institutions and coordinated action.
Iran, Europe, and the Economic Cost of Conflict
Q: How could such a conflict affect Europe's environmental and energy transition goals?
He argues that while the immediate shock is painful, it could accelerate investment in renewables and energy efficiency as a long-term response, with examples like solar energy payback and hydropower in Switzerland reinforcing the case for a greener, more self-reliant energy system.
Iran, Europe, and the Economic Cost of Conflict
Q: From your perspective, what could be the main economic consequences of a conflict with Iran for European countries, particularly when it comes to energy and international trade?
Rohner outlines how Europe, as an energy importer, would face higher energy costs, potential inflation, and trade disruptions, all compounded by geopolitical tensions; he also notes the potential strategic repositioning toward greater autonomy and strengthened democratic institutions as mitigants.
The 10 Million Switzerland Debate
Q: Could a withdrawal from the free movement agreement have repercussions on such agreements as Schengen?
Yes, pulling out of free movement would jeopardize Schengen participation, affecting police cooperation, asylum procedures, and border controls, with wide-ranging political and economic consequences.
The 10 Million Switzerland Debate
Q: What could be the economic and institutional consequences of questioning or restricting the free movement in people for relations between Switzerland and the EU?
Restricting free movement could jeopardize EU treaties, trigger the withdrawal or re-negotiation of other agreements, and potentially upend Schengen cooperation, with broad impacts on standards, energy, and trade rules.

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