Dodis, the Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland, is a research centre and institute of the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences. It serves as a centre of excellence for the study of Swiss foreign policy and conducts foundational research into Switzerland’s history since 1848. Its work makes diplomatic history accessible through a range of research resources and publications.

The Dodis website features a searchable database, electronic dossiers, a thematic register, archival materials and a map, alongside a print edition of diplomatic documents. Visitors can also consult guidance on the edition, citation, abbreviations and reviews, as well as bibliographies and the Quaderni di Dodis and Saggi di Dodis publication series. The centre shares research through communications, media coverage and events, and supports university education and collaborative projects.

Its activities include maintaining access to archival records and advancing open science, with documentation about Dodis AI also available. Through these resources and initiatives, Dodis helps researchers, students and the public explore the historical sources and context of Switzerland’s international relations