Experts analyse the situation 30 years after Dayton
The Dayton Peace Agreement is one of the defining milestones not only for Bosnia and Hercegovina, 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.
Welcome
Marylia Hushcha
Project Manager and Researcher, International Institute for Peace (IIP)
Gerhard Marchl
Head of the European Politics Department, Karl-Renner-Institut
Reflection on “30 years after Dayton: When will positive peace prevail?”
Ferenc Németh
PhD Candidate, Corvinus University of Budapest
Panelists
Adnan Ćerimagić
Senior Analyst for the Western Balkans, European Stability Initiative (ESI), Berlin
Donika Emini
Research Scholar, Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group, Prishtina
Olesya Khromeychuk
Director, Ukrainian Institute London
Maximilian Lakitsch
Senior Scientist, Department of Global Governance, University of Graz
Moderation
Hannes Swoboda
President, International Institute for Peace (IIP)
Please note that the elevator is out of service. Access to the event space is via the stairs.
The discussion will take place in English in cooperation with the International Institute for Peace (IIP), the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (oiip), the University of Graz and Political Capital.
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Dr. Gerhard Marchl
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