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.
RECENT PROJECTS
Iran Protests: Will the collapsing economy topple the regime? Hannes Swoboda and Mahdi Ghodsi.
The protests in Iran are driven by severe economic hardship, with high inflation and unemployment fueling widespread discontent. This interview discusses long-term economic decline, growing environmental pressure, and the question of whether economic collapse could lead to political change.
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.
The conference “30 YEARS AFTER DAYTON”, held on 2-3 December 2025 in Vienna, brought together policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, and young leaders to reflect on these issues. Building on the initiative “Young Generation for the New Western Balkans”, the conference combined closed workshops under the Chatham House Rule with two public panel discussions.
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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