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The significance of the OSCE in the European security structure1

The significance of the OSCE in the European security structure1 The significance of the OSCE in the European security structure1 Hans van Mierlo2 A symposium held to mark the anniversary of the founding of an organization is an ideal opportunity to review past achievements. In many cases, such a review leads to a finding that although much has changed over the years in the world around the organization, it has largely succeeded in adapting to the changes. In short, an anniversary is an occasion to reflect with modest pride on the achievements of the organization concerned. In this respect, the title of this symposium - 'OSCE: Talking shop or security organization?' - is highly challenging. The organizers have evidently not flinched from putting the cat among the pigeons just at the moment when there should be something to celebrate. After all, suppose that we all come to the conclusion this morning that the OSCE is nothing but a talking shop. This would put a severe damper on the festivities to mark the anniversary. But let me reassure you. I have no intention of concluding that the OSCE is purely a talking shop. On the contrary, I would describe the OSCE in its present. form as a valuable organization http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Helsinki Monitor (in 2008 continued as Security and Human Rights) Brill

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Brill
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© 1995 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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0925-0972
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1571-814X
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10.1163/157181495X00504
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The significance of the OSCE in the European security structure1 Hans van Mierlo2 A symposium held to mark the anniversary of the founding of an organization is an ideal opportunity to review past achievements. In many cases, such a review leads to a finding that although much has changed over the years in the world around the organization, it has largely succeeded in adapting to the changes. In short, an anniversary is an occasion to reflect with modest pride on the achievements of the organization concerned. In this respect, the title of this symposium - 'OSCE: Talking shop or security organization?' - is highly challenging. The organizers have evidently not flinched from putting the cat among the pigeons just at the moment when there should be something to celebrate. After all, suppose that we all come to the conclusion this morning that the OSCE is nothing but a talking shop. This would put a severe damper on the festivities to mark the anniversary. But let me reassure you. I have no intention of concluding that the OSCE is purely a talking shop. On the contrary, I would describe the OSCE in its present. form as a valuable organization

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Helsinki Monitor (in 2008 continued as Security and Human Rights) – Brill

Published: Jan 1, 1995

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