Thomas Süssli
Thomas Süssli served as the Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces since January 1, 2020, following Philippe Rebord's resignation due to health issues. Known for his unconventional path, Süssli was a militia officer before becoming a professional officer in 2015 and has experience in cyber-defense. At the relatively young age of 52, he was seen as a potential reformer within the military, bringing modern management practices to the armed forces. His tenure has been marked by efforts to modernize military operations, but he recently announced his resignation amidst a significant corruption scandal within the defense sector.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,984 | $700,000 | 646$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,984 | $700,000 | 646$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli has realigned the army towards defense but leaves behind a military in a crisis of trust.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli has criticized the use of Microsoft software in the Swiss Army due to concerns over costs and data security.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli criticizes the procurement of Microsoft 365, calling for an exit strategy.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the highest Swiss soldier who signed a declaration of intent for closer cooperation with the Colorado National Guard.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the outgoing 'cyber general' who is being replaced by Benedikt Roos.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief who expressed skepticism about American citizens covering costs for Switzerland.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who has also announced his departure from the Department of Defense.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli, the army chief, indicated a shift in perspective regarding the retention of fortress mortars.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who announced his resignation following a series of negative evaluations.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is stepping down as the Chief of the Army at the end of the year.
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