This chapter explores the role of metanarratives in shaping Madagascar’s peacebuilding efforts, revealing how ideological frameworks—both local and global—have influenced conflict resolution and governance. It examines the interplay between historical narratives, political ideologies, and international interventions, demonstrating how these forces intersect to produce accepted or contested understandings of peace. The chapter challenges conventional Western-centric interpretations by incorporating non-Western and illiberal perspectives, shedding light on the contributions of alternative global actors such as Russia. It further highlights how Madagascar’s colonial legacies and ideological shifts—from socialism and communism to liberal democracy—continue to shape both state policies and local resistance to international peace initiatives. In doing so, the chapter argues that sustainable peace requires a more nuanced engagement with metanarratives, a rethinking of external interventions, and an approach that acknowledges the complexities of ideological hybridity in postcolonial governance.