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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.


UPCOMING EVENTS


Iran

As an independent research institute and platform for discussion, the IIP seeks to contribute to a better understanding of political developments in Iran and their broader regional and global implications. We believe that sustainable peace and stability can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy, and non violent approaches to conflict resolution. We recognize the importance of civil society, intellectual debate, and cultural exchange in shaping long term political and social transformation. We emphasize the need for international engagement that prioritizes de escalation, regional stability, and respect for human rights.

The IIP will continue to monitor developments closely and contribute to ongoing discussion through its upcoming activities.


PATHS TO PEACE

 

Tourism can do more than show you the world — it can help change it.

Paths to Peace (P2P) is more than a project. It’s a youth-powered movement using community tourism as a tool for peacebuilding, social healing, and real-world change. We're empowering young people — especially those from conflict-affected or socially divided regions — to lead local and global efforts to foster understanding, connection, and purpose through tourism.

As a Youth Peace Leader, you will take part in four workshops and mentoring sessions. During the program, you will explore real world examples, exchange ideas with your peers, and develop your own project that connects tourism and peace in creative ways.


PODCAST PEACE MATTERS

EPISODE #41: Trump’s World: Strategy, Chaos, or Both? From Iran to NATO and Beyond. Edward Knudsen

In this episode, we take a hard look at Donald Trump’s foreign policy—not only as apparent chaos, but as a pattern shaped by rapidly shifting priorities. We unpack the growing rift between the U.S. and Europe, including unprecedented tensions within NATO and the possibility of an American withdrawal from the alliance. Is Ukraine slipping off the agenda? What is the status of Gaza and the so-called “Board of Peace”? Beyond geopolitics, we also examine the role of personal interests in shaping foreign policy decisions, the decline—or transformation—of traditional diplomacy, and the state of Trump’s domestic support amid rising protests and falling approval ratings.


PEACE BLOG


DEMOCRATIZING EUROPEAN SECURITY AND DEFENSE: RETHINKING IT TOGETHER

Building on a dialogue series launched in Rome in December 2025, the “Democratizing European Security and Defense” conference held in 27 January 2026 brought together closed workshops and a public event to explore European security challenges, regional defense responses, and the societal foundations of resilience amid fractured alliances and internal polarization.


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This report summarizes a conference focused on narrowing the gap between European security decisionmakers and the public. Through closed workshops and a public event, participants examined key security threats and regional responses, emphasizing the need to move beyond military metrics to address the societal, economic, and political foundations of European defense.

This article assesses the current state of the conflict resolution efforts in Cyprus in light of the RoC’s EU presidency in the first half of 2026. It draws on information gathered from interviews with experts, government representatives, civil society leaders, and international stakeholders, as well as desk research of academic studies, policy publications, and relevant reports.

Marylia Hushcha, IIP Researcher & Project Manager

This report highlights the IIP’s key achievements in 2025. As we look ahead to 2026, the IIP remains committed to providing rigorous analysis and high-quality information, while sustaining the belief that peace is possible—even in challenging times.


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