International Institute for Peace

The International Institute for Peace (IIP) is an international and non-governmental organisation (NGO and INGO), with consultative status at ECOSOC and UNESCO. The IIP pursues the objective of contributing to the maintenance and strengthening of peace through its research activities and as a platform to promote non-violent conflict resolution in different areas of the world and to a wide range of people.

RECENT PROJECTS

PEACE MATTERS #35: Cyprus Divided – Fifty Years of Stalemate and the Search for Peace. Ahmet Sözen

In this episode of Peace Matters, we discuss how Cyprus became divided, why efforts to reunify it have repeatedly failed, and what prospects—if any—exist for change. We explore the evolving roles of Türkiye, the EU, and the UN, shifting demographics, the militarization of the island, and how ordinary Cypriots perceive the division today. From climate change to regional power politics, we ask: what would it take for peace to finally return to Cyprus?

Vienna Peace and Security Talks 2025 Public Panel: The U.S.–Türkiye–EU Triangle: Between Tensions and Cooperation?

The USA under Donald Trump and Türkiye are increasingly acting as parallel dealmakers, driven less by ideals and more by interests, while the EU is becoming more sidelined. In this panel, we explore if there is still room for long-term alignment. Or have short-term bargains replaced deeper cooperation? Can the EU regain relevance as an actor dedicated to peace and cooperation in Europe?

**Trump's Second**
**Term: Five Months**
**Since His Return**

The IIP Advisory Board has assessed Donald Trump's second term and its far-reaching global implications. Their analysis delves into the geopolitical consequences, particularly for U.S.–Russia relations, transatlantic dynamics, and the future of international norms and alliances, underscoring the need for strategic foresight in these uncertain times.
**ASSESMENTS FROM THE IIP ADVISORY BOARD**

**Towards a New Role for the European Union in the South Caucasus?**

The European Union is often said to lack a common long-term strategy for the South Caucasus, instead following an ad-hoc, reactive approach. While Türkiye, Russia, and Iran dominate the region, the EU has limited options aligned with its interests. Much depends on the war in Ukraine, yet the EU should already pursue a realistic approach toward the South Caucasus states. Avoiding black-and-white thinking about these countries and understanding what the EU can realistically deliver is essential.
By focusing on mutually beneficial opportunities—such as diversifying foreign policies, investing in infrastructure, or aiding conflict resolution—the EU can make a meaningful contribution that aligns with its interests.
**Stephanie Fenkart (IIP)** for *Connections: The Quarterly Journal*

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