Dictators through Diplomatic Eyes : Europe in Switzerland's Diplomatic Documents before the Second World WarSummary

Key Points

• This work aims to explore how Swiss diplomats perceived and reported on the rise of authoritarian regimes in prewar Europe.
• Analysis of archival documents from Swiss diplomatic sources
• Focus on key nations: France, Germany, Italy, UK
• Qualitative interpretation of diplomatic reports
• Identified patterns in diplomatic language reflecting concerns about authoritarianism
• Revealed Swiss diplomats' unique perspectives as neutral observers
• Highlighted varying approaches to reporting on different regimes