This volume investigates the efficacy and long-term impact of international intervention in the Balkans following the 1995 Dayton Agreement. Peter Siani-Davies and a collection of contributors evaluate the substantial financial and political investment in the region against the limited progress toward sustainable security. The text argues that a critical reassessment of international policy is required, necessitating a rigorous examination of both the successes and failures of past engagement strategies.

Experts recognize this volume as a critical resource for understanding the complexities of post-conflict reconstruction and international state-building efforts. The text is frequently cited for its balanced approach in evaluating the limitations of external intervention in the Balkans.