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

Definition

The OSCE is an intergovernmental organization that focuses on promoting peace, democracy, and stability in Europe, North America, and Asia through political dialogue and practical cooperation. It addresses a wide range of security issues including arms control, human rights, press freedom, and the fair conduct of elections.

Related terms

Press Freedom:

The principle that communication and expression through various media, including print and electronic media, should be considered a right to be exercised freely without interference from government censorship, societal pressure, or threats of violence.

Human Rights:

The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death; they apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life.

Arms Control: Measures taken internationally to control or reduce the deployment and proliferation of weapons, particularly weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons), with the aim of enhancing global security