Swiss Armed Forces XXI - The Answer to Current or Future Threats

摘要

A changed security environment after the end of the Cold War forced Switzerland, Austria, and Sweden to reassess their secunty policy. New threats and challenges such as international tenonsm, weapons of mass destniction (WMD), organized crime, the greater disparity of wealth and increased migration have replaced traditional militaryy threats. Larger non-military concerns like peacekeeping operations, humanitarian support, and support to civil authonties have replaced territorial defense. All of which require international cooperation. Following a comprehensive security strategy, Switzerland, Austria, and Sweden aim to defend their territory, protect their population, and foster international peace and security. Austria and Sweden focus on integration in and solidarity.