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.

30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Mission Accomplished? Austria as a Peace Actor in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In collaboration with the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of Austria, the International Institute for Peace (IIP), together with its partners, held a discussion reflecting on Austria’s role in Bosnia and Herzegovina since the Dayton Peace Agreement, including its military, diplomatic, and political engagement. Panelists examined Austria’s contributions to post-war stabilization, the challenges that persist three decades later, and the lessons that can be drawn for contemporary peacebuilding efforts. The event brought together former diplomats, academics, and practitioners for an in-depth exchange, followed by a reception.

30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: Reimagining Peace Today

Thirty years after the Dayton Peace Agreement, workshops held at the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (ÖIIP) and a subsequent public panel at the International Institute for Peace (IIP) reflected on its role in ending the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its lasting impact on the Western Balkans. While Dayton brought an end to violence, the conference highlighted the ongoing challenges of building sustainable peace and political stability. Participants also explored what insights the Dayton case offers for addressing contemporary conflicts beyond the region.

The conference built on IIP’s “Young Generation for the New Western Balkans” initiative, which amplifies youth perspectives on reconciliation and integration.

This article examines three decades of multilateral mediation efforts in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, focusing on the role of third parties, including the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, the European Union, and the United States. It analyzes the failure of the liberal peace model, which emphasized compromise, democratization, and civil society engagement, but was hindered by entrenched positions, secrecy, and authoritarian governance in both countries.The article concludes that while recent negotiations have achieved notable progress, the absence of societal engagement and the persistence of political distrust pose significant challenges to achieving a durable peace.

Marylia Hushcha, IIP Project Manager & Reseacher (for the University of Graz)

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