My name is Mia Stark, and I am currently in my final year of undergraduate studies in Human Geography at University College London. I am writing my dissertation on Switzerland’s evolving identity and neutrality interpretation in the context of the Ukraine conflict.
As part of my research, I have developed a questionnaire aimed at Swiss university students to explore their understanding of the various terms, underlying pillars and adaptable nature of Swiss neutrality.
My study seeks to examine how external pressures, particularly international scrutiny, influence the autonomy and decision-making of states, especially smaller states like Switzerland. Additionally, I aim to highlight how the interplay between international recognition and the current geopolitical landscape has complicated traditional notions of state sovereignty and neutrality, compelling both the Swiss government and public to reassess their positionality, effectively causing an identity crisis.
Your support would be invaluable to my research, and I deeply appreciate your time and consideration.
Thank you and best regards,
Mia Stark
Questionnaire: https://qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_3ecASF3Pu7JASEe