Is Switzerland's neutrality at a crossroads?

Switzerland is voting on whether to tighten its famous neutrality — a move that could reshape its response to Russia and future conflicts.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5000x3333+0+0/resize/5000x3333!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F62%2Fc6%2F16a9d0f64a8e8f6dd677cb836654%2Fgettyimages-2295245922.jpg' alt='A campaign poster urges Swiss voters to reject a neutrality initiative ahead of a Sept. 27 nationwide vote on whether to enshrine permanent armed neutrality in the constitution and limit participation in military alliances and sanctions.'/><p>Switzerland is voting on whether to tighten its famous neutrality — a move that could reshape its response to Russia and future conflicts.</p><p>(Image credit: Fabrice Coffrini)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5978905' />