Geneva Centre for Security Policy
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The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is an international foundation that was established in 1995 under
Location
GCSP's headquarters are in
Activities
GCSP's core activity is the provision of executive education and training in comprehensive international peace and security policy for mid-career
GCSP's work focuses on regional development, emerging security challenges, leadership, and crisis and conflict management.
Governance and funding
The GCSP's governing body is the Foundation Council, which consists of representatives of 52 member states and the Canton of Geneva. On 2 September 2019, Ambassador Jean-David Levitte was appointed President of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy Foundation Council.[3] The director of the GCSP is Ambassador Thomas Greminger since May 2021.[4] The former chairman of the Foundation Council was François Heisbourg.
The Swiss government is the principal contributor to GCSP's budget. Other council members, partner states, and institutions also support the GCSP by seconding faculty, funding scholarships, and contributing to other aspects of the centre's activities.
See also
References
- ^ "The "Maison de la paix"". The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ Dufour, Nicolas (26 September 2013). "La Maison de la paix, "une effervescence pour Genève"". Le Temps. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ [1] Ambassador Jean-David Levitte appointed as new GCSP Foundation Council President
- ^ [2] GCSP Welcomes Ambassador Thomas Greminger as New Director
External links
- Geneva Centre for Security Policy website
- Federal Department of Foreign Affairs website
- Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport website
- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
- Uppsala Conflict Data Program