1st Edition

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

By David J. Galbreath Copyright 2007
170 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

During the Cold War, the two global superpowers were able to come together to resolve many issues of transparency and common challenges, leading to a change in European and global security. The OSCE covered the area formerly occupied by NATO and the Warsaw Pact, championing the Helsinki Final Act, which became a key international instrument to encourage peace and security. Following the end of... Read more

Introduction  1. European Security and Cooperation in Context  2. The Helsinki Final Act and Comprehensive Security  3. From 'Conference' to 'Organization'  4. Security Management  5. Democratization and Human Rights  6. The OSCE and the European Security Architecture  7. Crisis? What Crisis?  

Biography

David J. Galbreath is Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen, UK.