SF – Dr. Thomas Borer on Schawinski to Discuss Diplomacy, Controversy, and Life After the Foreign Service
In this in-depth 2012 Schawinski interview, former Swiss ambassador Dr. Thomas Borer reflects on his high-profile diplomatic career, his later work as a business consultant, and the controversies that shaped his public image. Borer discusses his role as head of the Swiss–World War II Task Force, where he negotiated a settlement with Jewish organisations over dormant bank accounts, earning praise in both Switzerland and the United States. He also addresses his tenure as ambassador to Germany, his media prominence, and the political and personal fallout from the scandal that ended his diplomatic service. Today, Borer speaks about leveraging his international experience in his successful consulting business.