Benno Zogg conducted research at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) think tank at ETH Zurich from 2015 to 2022, where he most recently led the Swiss and Euro-Atlantic Security team. His analyses dealt with European security policy with a focus on Eastern Europe. He was also co-programme director of the Peace & Security programme at foraus. Since December 2022, he has been working at the Department of Defence (DDPS).