Türkiye’s Role in the Peacebuilding Process of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Since the end of the Cold War, particularly from the 2000s onward, Türkiye has emerged as an increasingly active actor in humanitarian aid and peacebuilding. Strategically positioned between Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus, Türkiye has pursued policies aimed at promoting peace and stability both regionally and globally. This study examines Türkiye’s contributions to peacebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which experienced intense conflict during the 1990s. Using a conceptual framework focused on peacebuilding, the study analyzes Türkiye’s efforts in four key sectors: state-building, security-building, transitional justice, and post-conflict reconstruction. It explores what Türkiye has done in each of these areas and how it has contributed to the peacebuilding process. Adopting a qualitative research method, the study utilizes primary sources, including official documents related to Türkiye’s peacebuilding policies and activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina since the 1990s. Additionally, secondary sources such as news articles, reports, and academic studies are employed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Türkiye’s role and policies. The analysis reveals that Türkiye has made substantial contributions across all four peacebuilding sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The findings suggest that Türkiye has largely aligned with international peacebuilding efforts, actively supported them, and pursued an assertive foreign policy to further peace and stability beyond these initiatives.