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This paper offers a quantitative approach to the relationship between power-sharing institutions in post conflict societies and peace duration. The author analyzes the relationship between consociational institutions and peace duration in approximately 125 post conflict societies. The main finding is that the more power-sharing present after conflict, the longer is the peace duration. The author emphasizes that grand coalition and segmental autonomy lower the risk of resumed conflict and seem to be highly useful peace building strategies. Power-sharing institutions should therefore be seriously considered as a solution for countries struggling to rebuild after civil war.