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Soeren Keil’s Post-War Statebuilding and Constitutional Reform: Beyond Dayton in Bosnia provides a critical analysis of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s post-war political structure and the challenges of constitutional reform after the Dayton Peace Agreement. The book examines: • The limitations of the Dayton Peace Agreement in establishing a functional and democratic governance system. • Post-war statebuilding efforts and the role of international actors like the European Union in Bosnia’s political transition. • The challenges of ethnic power-sharing, institutional reform, and efforts to move beyond ethnic divisions. • The interplay between constitutional reform and long-term peacebuilding, evaluating whether Bosnia’s post-war structure promotes stability or perpetuates division. • Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war experience can be applied to other post-conflict societies facing ethnic and political fragmentation. • Examining the effectiveness of peace agreements in practice is critical for understanding the gaps between peace accords and long-term governance. • Insights into constitutional reform as a tool for stability can contribute to broader discussions on democratization in post-conflict states. o Discusses the impact of power-sharing models on reconciliation, providing insights into strategies for fostering peaceful coexistence in divided societies. o Analyzes the role of international organizations in post-war recovery, which is relevant to peacebuilding efforts beyond Bosnia (e.g., Libya, Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan). • Addresses challenges of ethnic and political divisions in post-conflict settings, helping to understand strategies This book is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in constitutional reform, power-sharing, and post-conflict governance