Switzerland strengthens homeland security.

• Author: Book, Elizabeth G.
• Position: Washington Pulse - War on terrorism, 2001, Europe - Brief Article

Homeland security is the biggest concern for the Swiss army today, said Army Maj. Gen. Andre Calcio-Gandino, Switzerland's defense attache to the United States.

"In five to 10 years, Switzerland will have the best transportation system in Europe. Transportation systems--road, railway--will be very sophisticated, but perhaps very vulnerable, too. We are not just building that system for us, but for Europe. My idea is that we have to protect that. That will be a reason to have a big protection force," he said.

He defended his country's oft-controversial neutrality posture, explaining that this posture does not mean...