The growing interaction between local cultures and international organisations suggests the need for peacebuilders to act strategically when trying to overcome cultural differences and build trust in societies long divided by bloody conflicts. This task is more difficult because the mental barriers that divide people and cultures are exacerbated by borders and walls. Through an analysis of the evolving role of the European Union (EU) in peacebuilding in the border region of Ireland, this forum contribution examines the potential of international organisations to enhance reconciliation by creating new cultural opportunities for cooperation. Existing scholarship focuses mainly on policy initiatives, strategies, directives and funding bodies, often failing to mention how theories are deployed by practitioners especially in the realm of cultural programmes.

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欧洲边境地区的跨境文化合作

当地文化与国际组织之间日益增长的互动表明，和平建设者在试图克服文化差异并在长期因血腥冲突而分裂的社会中建立信任时需要采取战略性行动。这项任务更加困难，因为边界和围墙加剧了分裂人和文化的心理障碍。通过分析欧盟（EU）在爱尔兰边境地区建设和平中不断变化的作用，本论坛的文章探讨了国际组织通过创造新的文化合作机会来促进和解的潜力。现有的奖学金主要侧重于政策倡议、战略、指令和资助机构，