Switzerland’s Landlocked Dilemma: Economic, Logistical & Geopolitical Risks in Central Europe.

Boasting stunning alpine vistas, a world-class financial center, and a long-held neutrality, Switzerland is often hailed as the epitome of prosperity and political stability. Yet beneath its idyllic image lies a defining geographic reality: Switzerland is landlocked. Without direct access to maritime trade routes, it must rely on neighbors—Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein—for global connectivity.