This country’s army has not had single soldier martyred in war because…, the country is…

The contemporary world is gripped with loss, sacrifice, country at war innocents lives being claimed and soldiers being martyred. War never have a good outcome. Reportedly, there is one country that claims to have no martyrs. While it is positive sign it also seems unbelievable.

The country where the army is for peacekeeping and defense, where the happiness quotient is high, the country is Switzerland. Even during the world war, this country was never directly involved in combat but played significant role in terms of diplomacy, economics etc. Wonder how and why?

Switzerland adopted the “permanent neutrality” after The Vienna Congress in 1815. The country has been pursuing this declaration over centuries. Congress of Vienna marks a watershed moment in the history of Europe. It was convened after the Napoleanic wars and aimed to re-establish balance of power.

Since the, every nation respect Switzerlands’ guaranteed permanent neutrality that allows the state to run with foreign interference, brought in more stability and security and prevailing sovereignty for the nation. Switzerland provides humanitarian aids, mobilises for peace keeping missions and do not engage in warfare. The treaty ensures that that the country does no indulge in warfare in any manner be it become the land of violence or supply troops or weaponry for international warring..

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