... sentenced for having served in foreign armed forces (i.e. the Foreign Legion). Swiss legislation does not deal explicitly with mercenaries. However, Article 94 of the Swiss Military Penal Code prohibits, except in the case of double nationality, the entry of Swiss citizens into foreign military service without approval by the Federal Council and the recruitment of Swiss citizens ... itself or a number of activities. This could grant credibility to companies without the government knowing the operations and activities carried out by the companies; (f) Self-regulation: a Voluntary Code of C...

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... a large number of issues. For example, climate change, resource depletion, pollution and environmental degradation. All of these elements continue to threaten international security in different ways. The CNA Military Advisory Board defined the ecological problems, with a special consideration for climate change, as a "threat multiplier ", because they can worsen the pre-existing issues, which cause conflicts and wars. The Intergovernmental Panel on ... ...

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... in accordance with the world situation to achieve these end-results. Although during the Cold War, the United Nations was relatively powerless and almost a puppet of the two superpowers, its message endured and in the post-war world, has gained an increasing importance in mediating conflicts and giving smaller nations a voice in the global community. Similarly, the European Union offered war ... ...

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