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Recent conflicts, new threats underline need for adapted military doctrine, Italian official says at OSCE meeting
VIENNA, 24 May 2011 – Contemporary and recent conflicts have demonstrated that military measures alone cannot create security, Italian Lieutenant General Paolo Magro said today at the opening session of an OSCE seminar on military doctrine...
Senior military officials from OSCE region to discuss new threats and changing nature of conflicts
VIENNA, 17 May 2011 – The changing nature of conflicts, new threats and military technological advancements will be among topics in focus during an OSCE High-Level Military Doctrine Seminar to be held 24-25 May in Vienna...
New OSCE decision to prevent surplus ammunition falling into wrong hands
VIENNA, 23 March 2011 – The 56 OSCE participating States today adopted a decision that aims to prevent surplus, expired or obsolete conventional ammunition from ending up in the hands of criminal or terrorist groups...
OSCE supports non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Weapons of mass destruction present a serious challenge to international peace and security. Stopping their proliferation requires a co-ordinated and comprehensive international response. United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 requires all states to contribute to putting in place the necessary structures to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, including their means of delivery...
OSCE to hold workshop on support to stop spread of weapons of mass destruction
VIENNA, 26 January 2011 – A workshop on the role of the OSCE in facilitating UN Security Council Resolution 1540 on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction starts in Vienna tomorrow...
OSCE starts clean-up of toxic rocket fuel component from third military base in Ukraine
RADEKHIV, Ukraine, 19 November - Specialists filled railway tanks with a toxic rocket fuel component that had been stored in deteriorating containers at a military base in Western Ukraine today in preparation for shipping...
Regional seminar in Minsk highlights role of OSCE Code of Conduct
MINSK, 22 September - A regional OSCE-organized seminar that started in Minsk today highlights the role of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security, a key security- and confidence-building measure...
OSCE Summit offers chance to renew key confidence- and security-building commitments, says Irish Foreign Minister
VIENNA, 8 September 2010 - The forthcoming OSCE Summit in Astana in December offers a unique opportunity to renew key security and confidence-building commitments, including the landmark Vienna Document, said Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin today...
Irish Foreign Minister to address OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 6 September 2010 - Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin T.D. will address the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation on Wednesday...
OSCE Permanent Council Chair concludes visit to Kyrgyzstan, offers support
BISHKEK, 29 June 2010 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan and Chairperson of the OSCE Permanent Council Kairat Abdrakhmanov concluded a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan today.