A definition of Swiss neutrality remains elusive, but at least the debate has begun
Worldview: The Swiss maintain that it is precisely the defence of a neutral state that requires it to maintain a large and heavily equipped army
Patrick Smyth columns
Worldview: The Swiss maintain that it is precisely the defence of a neutral state that requires it to maintain a large and heavily equipped army
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