Berlin Peace Dialogue 2026

Strategic Partnerships, Civilian Conflict Management, and Peacebuilding in a Multipolar World

Annual Conference of the Advisory Board to the Federal Government on Civilian Crisis Prevention and Peacebuilding

The international framework for civilian conflict management and peacebuilding is undergoing fundamental changes. Given the rising number of wars and violent conflicts worldwide, there is a growing need for effective approaches to conflict management. These can only be developed and implemented in close cooperation with reliable partners. At the same time, the traditional foundations of international cooperation are eroding: geopolitical tensions, shifts in global power distribution, and the increasing fragmentation of the international order are making cooperation more difficult and undermining existing partnerships. It is therefore crucial to determine with which actors and in what formats we can collaborate in the future to effectively shape civilian conflict management and peacebuilding.

In this context, questions regarding sustainable partnerships, appropriate tools and new forms of cooperation are becoming increasingly important. How can international peace and security cooperation be effectively structured? Which alliances and partnerships are most crucial in promoting peace and social resilience during crises? And how can conflict management and peacebuilding respond equally to global and local challenges?