Switzerland’s Sanctions Policy towards Russia during the 2022 Ukraine Conflict: A Constructivist Perspective
Journal: Politeia Journal of Public Administration and Political Science and International Relations
Year: 2025

This research examines Switzerland's sanctions policy towards Russia during the 2022 Ukraine conflict, utilizing Martha Finnemore's constructivist approach. Switzerland is widely known for its long-standing commitment to human rights, as well as its traditional inclination toward neutrality in international affairs. This study seeks to understand why, despite its cautious stance in most global conflicts, Switzerland chose to adopt the European Union's sanctions in response to serious violations