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Ambassador Jean-Daniel Ruch

Faculty Member in International Relations and Diplomacy

Ambassador Jean-Daniel Ruch
Faculty Type
Core Teaching Faculty
Professional Experience
  • Faculty Member, Geneva School of Diplomacy
  • Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia
  • Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Montenegro
  • Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Israel
  • Former senior official, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Specialist in diplomacy, mediation, and conflict resolution
  • Fondateur Fondateur Centre de Genève pour la neutralité
  • Chargé de cours Chargé de cours SWISS UMEF University of Applied Sciences Institute
Education
  • Academic background in International Relations and Diplomacy

Biography

Ambassador Jean-Daniel Ruch is a faculty member at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and a former Swiss diplomat with extensive experience in international diplomacy, mediation, and foreign policy. 

Over the course of his diplomatic career, he served as Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia, Montenegro, and Israel, and held several senior roles within the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. 

Throughout his career, Ambassador Ruch has been closely involved in international negotiations, peacebuilding efforts, and multilateral diplomacy, particularly in regions affected by political instability and conflict. His expertise spans international relations, conflict resolution, geopolitical affairs, and diplomatic strategy. 

As a member of the Advisory Council of the Geneva School of Diplomacy, Ambassador Ruch contributes senior diplomatic insight and international experience in support of the School’sacademic and institutional development. 

At the Geneva School of Diplomacy, he contributes expertise in diplomacy, international security, peacebuilding, and geopolitical affairs.