Switzerland's Permanent Neutrality Status And Policy Of The Historical Evolution And Development Trends

Switzerland is the world's most typical and the most famous (permanently) neutralized state. Since 1815 when it was established as a neutralized state, it has strictly maintained the status according to international law for nearly two hundred years. The state has never engaged in wars with any foreign countries, and thus succeeded in avoiding the two world wars. Moreover, for quite a long time, this small state plays its power off among various political groupings with skill and ease in international relations and geopolitics in Europe and even in the world, exerting significant impact that is far beyond its overall national strength. At present when European integration is unfolding, Switzerland remains independent and indifferent, abides by the traditional policy of permanent neutrality, and has never joined the European Union till now.How did Switzerland become a neutralized state? Why can it remain neutral in the hinterland of war-torn Europe for two hundred years? What influence does the wave of European integration have on Switzerland's permanent status of neutrality? What is the trend of its permanent neutrality policy? Why does this small state have such great impact in international affairs? All of these issues are common concern and interest. Proceeding from these issues, this paper focuses on Switzerland's status as neutralized state, and its permanent neutrality policy. Furthermore, this paper explores the history, reasons and development trends of Switzerland's long-term neutrality, undertaking comprehensive sorting and interpreting of permanent neutrality (neutralized state) of Switzerland. Through systematic elaboration and analysis, the paper seeks to address the above issues, and integrate them and related issues from different perspectives.