Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal is Director General for Development Cooperation in the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, Austria. He previously served as Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public information, United Nations.

Conference Diplomacy from Vienna to New York: A Personal Reflection

Conference diplomacy is not just one of the most powerful multilateral instruments to peacefully address questions related to post-conflict balance of power. It is today also the major tool in addressing global problems, identifying innovative solutions and engaging in groundbreaking strategies for the sake of millions of people.