Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

Definition

The OSCE is a key international organization that encompasses 57 participating states across North America, Europe, and Asia, dedicated to ensuring peace, democracy, and stability through conflict prevention, crisis management, and post-conflict rehabilitation. It operates on principles of consensus decision-making and comprehensive security, covering political-military, economic-environmental, and human aspects.

Related terms

Comprehensive Security: A security concept that goes beyond military threats to include economic stability, environmental sustainability, and respect for human rights as integral elements of national and international security.

Conflict Prevention: The use of diplomatic, economic, or even military measures by an international organization or state to prevent disputes from escalating into armed conflict.

Post: Conflict Rehabilitation - The process of rebuilding war-torn regions or countries through reconstruction of infrastructure, restoration of governance systems, reconciliation among conflicting parties, and support for displaced populations to ensure long-term peace and stability