Strategic Studies
The Chair of Strategic Studies at the Military Academy at ETH Zurich focuses on the application of political and military power from an interdisciplinary and global perspective. Its foundation lies in the intellectual and conceptual historical study of modern strategy—understood as a plan for utilizing means to achieve objectives. Building on this, the chair conducts strategic and operational analyses of current wars, conflicts, and threats, with a primary focus on military aspects. Across all areas, emphasis is placed on methodological diversity and the comparative inclusion of various national and subnational perspectives. The chair's research projects connect academic research with military and political expertise through their practical orientation.
Main Areas of Research
- Strategic thinking and comparative theories of war in a global perspective
- European security policy and armed forces development since the end of the Cold War
- Ukraine and Gaza wars: Military situation and geopolitical consequences
- Arms race in Asia and Chinese armed forces development
- Proxy warfare and conflict delegation
- Surprise, deception, and intelligence
Strategic Studies
Dr. Marcel Berni
Dozent Strategische Studien
marcel.berni (@) vtg.admin.ch
+41 58 484 82 83