Terrorism

a Priority for the Future of OSCE

Resumo

According to the author, in what regards the future of the OSCE, this will require major reforms. The fact both the EU and NATO are going through processes of enlargement may have a negative impact over the interest of OSCE member states in the organization. Nevertheless the OSCE may positively contribute to the fight against new challenges to international security, by its advantages as compared to other institutions that is: its presence in conflict scenarios, its flexibility and above all by the values shared by the majority of its member states. One of the key ideas of the Chart of Paris adopted, by the OSCE, in 1990 was that security was indivisible. The events of September 11 reinforced this concept and gave a new meaning to the efforts of the OSCE in the fight on terrorism. The activities of the OSCE in that field have been developing in three major areas: short and medium term measures which will allow States a efficient action against terrorism; conflict prevention and crisis resolution and the promotion of democratic institutions among the member states.