Oct 08, 2025

Welcome to the Dare We Hope? Blog

Cover of Dare We Hope

The world is changing fast. Wars, climate shocks, power rivalries, and broken trust shape our daily headlines. In this turbulence, it is easy to feel powerless. Yet I believe that governance, when guided by vision and the right instruments, can still open paths toward peace.

This blog grows out of my book Dare We Hope? – Building Lasting Peace: A Swiss Ambassador’s Insight. But it is not only about the book. It is about putting ideas into practice. Each week, I will share one or two reflections on international developments—using the Global Governance Toolkit I developed during four decades of diplomacy.

My aim is simple: to show how we can interpret today’s crises more clearly, respond more wisely, and imagine solutions more boldly.

I warmly invite you not only to read, but also to react, question, and contribute. This should be a platform for exchange—a place where ideas meet, perspectives are challenged, and hope is tested against reality.

Together, let us explore the hardest question of our time: Dare we hope?