Author Archives: Oliver Hegglin

Oliver Hegglin is a geopolitical threat analyst in the private sector and has a master’s degree in international affairs from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva and a dual bachelor’s degree in international studies and anthropology from Washington College. Between and during degrees he completed internships with diplomatic representations and the United Nations, and worked for a developmental NGO. Oliver is a Specialist Officer with Swiss Armed Forces International Command where he supports the training for peace support operations and has served abroad in Mali and Kosovo. He is a board member of the NGO Imholz Foundation. His research interests include peacekeeping, the Arctic and Swiss and global security issues.

The Ethics and Function of Military Animals

Oliver Hegglin December 20, 2019 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized

Animals have been used by armed forces around the world for as long as humans have warred, and while images of animals wearing tiny uniforms may come off as adorable, it begs a serious discussion on the ethics behind their for military tasks.

What Turkey hopes to achieve with a Safe-Zone in Syria

Oliver Hegglin October 30, 2019 Iraq and Syria, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized

Despite concerns and criticism, Erdoğan’s government launched Operation Peace Spring on 9 October, targeting Islamic State and Kurdish elements.

The International Military Humanitarian Response to The Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian

Oliver Hegglin October 10, 2019 Latest Articles, The Americas

Despite the destruction left behind on The Bahamas, predominantly on Abaco and Grand Bahama islands, Hurricane Dorian provided a stark example of how Armed Forces from the Caribbean, and larger regional and global powers, can come together to provide initial relief and helped set the stage for civilian organizations to follow on and provide long-term humanitarian aid.