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The Swiss Military: How A Neutral Country Prepares For War | Mathias Müller (#31)

Episode Summary My guest today is Mathias Müller, an elected member of the SVP party in the Grand Council of the Canton of Bern. He is a career officer in the Swiss Army and was previously the commander of recruitment for the Swiss Armed Forces. In addition to his military and political work, he is an author and hosts the official podcast of the Swiss Armed Forces, which gives him a unique perspective on the country's public discourse on...

How the Swiss trade with China: The Secret to Their Success (#30)

Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Sebastian Huber, an expert in global trade and luxury goods with a deep focus on the business dynamics of Asia, particularly China. As a lecturer and researcher at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and with a background that includes global roles at luxury brands like Montblanc, he brings a unique perspective on Switzerland's place in the global market. Expect to learn about the...