“We must recognise that Switzerland is part of Europe. If the continent is threatened by a Russian attack, it is clear that Switzerland could also be affected,” Martin Pfister, the defence minister, said. “First of all, we have to ensure our own protection, but we must also work in co-operation with our neighbours, the EU and Nato.” The government said Switzerland must speed up expansion of its armed forces, boost civil defences and work with the continent’s alliances, though not going as far as to join them. Underscoring the shift towards “co-operative neutrality”, as the mainstream parties call the new...