Documents from 1994, recently released after a 30-year confidentiality period, highlight Switzerland’s foreign policy challenges, including discussions on the Middle East involving Hafez al-Assad and Yassir Arafat. The findings illustrate ongoing themes in Swiss-EU negotiations and internal political dynamics. Experts emphasize the lessons learned from this tumultuous year, particularly the interconnectedness of domestic and foreign policy, as the Swiss public faced significant referendums and an evolving relationship with the European Union.