As part of our “30 Years After Dayton” conference marking the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the International Institute for Peace (IIP), in cooperation with the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (Öiip), the Karl-Renner-Institut, the Department of the Foundations of Law (Global Governance) at the University of Graz, and Political Capital (supported by Open Society Foundations – Western Balkans), together with the Conflict – Peace – Democracy Cluster, warmly invites you to join us for the public panel event,
Peacebuilding After Dayton – Lessons for Today
Date: December 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: IIP, Möllwaldplatz 5/7, 1040 Vienna
WELCOME
MARYLIA HUSHCHA, Project Manager & Researcher, International Institute for Peace (IIP)
GERHARD MARCHL, Head of the European Politics Department, Karl-Renner-Institut
REFLECTION ON POLITICAL CAPITAL’S ANALYSIS “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON: WHEN WILL POSITIVE PEACE PREVAIL?”
FERENC NÉMETH, PhD Candidate, Corvinus University of Budapest
MODERATOR
HANNES SWOBODA, President, International Institute for Peace (IIP)
PANELISTS
ADNAN ĆERIMAGIĆ, Senior Analyst for the Western Balkans, European Stability Initiative (ESI), Berlin
MAXIMILIAN LAKITSCH, Senior Scientist, Department of Global Governance, University of Graz
OLESYA KHROMEYCHUK, Director, Ukrainian Institute London
DONIKA EMINI, Research Scholar, Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group, Prishtina
CONTENT
The Dayton Peace Agreement is one of the defining milestones not only for Bosnia and Herzegovina, but for the entire Western Balkans. How did Dayton bring an end to a devastating war, and what can it teach us about fostering sustainable peace today?
Thirty years on, Dayton remains a powerful lens for understanding both the challenges and possibilities of post-conflict societies. While it brought an end to violence, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to grapple with the pursuit of lasting stability. Looking beyond the Western Balkans, Dayton’s legacy raises broader questions: what lessons can inform responses to today’s conflicts, and which approaches from the past might help build durable peace?
The panelists will explore these themes, drawing comparisons and insights for contemporary peacebuilding efforts worldwide.
The event builds on our initiative “Young Generation for the New Western Balkans”, which connects youth from the region and the EU through workshops, seminars, and policy discussions to amplify their voices on reconciliation and integration.
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The event will be held in English.
Snacks and drinks will be offered after the event!
By participating in this event, you agree that any photos or recordings taken that include footage of your person may be published or used in any other way by the organizers of the event.
Please note that the elevator will be out of service. Access to the event space is via the stairs.