This Intergenerational Dialogue essay series was sparked as a result of the ‘Is Peacemaking Becoming Contentious‘ events on 28-29 May, 2024 to mark the Institute’s 10-year anniversary. It brings together young and experienced leaders to look at the road ahead for peacemaking and how it can adapt to new challenges.
INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AND THE HUMAN DIMENSION IN PEACEBUILDING
By Edoardo Camilli
When we talk about integrating technology with the human dimension of peacebuilding and conflict, it’s important to recognise that the current generation experiences conflict differently from previous ones. This is not only due to […]
THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND YOUTH IN ACHIEVING LASTING PEACE IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
By Edita Velic
Coming from the Western Balkans, particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina, I witness first-hand the daily struggles of a region where war wounds are still fresh and conflict remains a constant threat. Hatred, often fuelled by politicians, […]
STRENGTHENING PEACEBUILDING EFFORTS: THE INDISPENSABLE ROLES OF WOMEN, YOUTH, AND MULTILATERALISM
By Cristina Gallach
To ensure that the European Union (EU) can effectively contribute to peacebuilding and peacemaking for future generations, several critical steps must be taken. These include […]
THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF WOMEN AND YOUTH IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION
By Alliyah Logan
In any conversation about conflict resolution, the inclusion of girls and women is non-negotiable. When girls and women are absent from these discussions, the solutions fall short. This is because women bring […]
ADAPTING PEACEMAKING TO MODERN CONFLICT DYNAMICS
By Clionadh Raleigh
The landscape of conflict has drastically changed over the past two decades. Traditional civil wars are no longer the primary form of conflict. Instead, a growing number of people are affected by violence perpetrated by gangs, militias, […]
UNYIELDING HOPE: AFGHAN YOUTH’S STRUGGLE FOR PEACE AND EDUCATION AMIDST TURMOIL
By Aisha Khurram
It is easy to succumb to hopelessness regarding peace, especially when confronted with headlines about Afghanistan, the failed peace process, and the return of the Taliban to power. These events might suggest that peace is a lost cause in the country. However, the question […]
THE EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF PEACE: A PILLAR OF EUROPEAN VALUES AND GLOBAL PEACE EFFORTS
By Hadja Labib, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium
The European Institute of Peace (EIP) stands out in numerous unique ways. Although not a formal European institution, it enjoys robust support from the European Union (EU) in both its policies and founding. Interestingly, not all EU member states […]
RESILIENT YOUTH: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY AND EUROPEAN VALUES AMIDST WAR
By Anna Popsui
In the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, we witness a society deeply committed to democracy, European values, and gender equality. Despite the challenges posed by full-scale invasion, Ukraine is […]
DIPLOMATIC CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES: NAVIGATING PEACEMAKING IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD
By Carl Bildt
In 2011, a few of us embarked on the initiative to establish a unique organisation aimed at facilitating diplomacy beyond the formal diplomatic channels. This idea took roughly three years […]