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Closer co-operation needed to tackle new threats, NATO official says to OSCE
VIENNA, 6 June 2011 – Fighting new threats such as terrorism, proliferation, cybercrime and piracy requires closer co-operation among countries, institutions and organizations such as NATO and the OSCE, NATO Deputy Secretary General Claudio Bisogniero said today...
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...
OSCE Centre holds training on bomb disposal for law enforcement officers in Kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK, 16 May 2011 - A two-week bomb disposal training course to strengthen Kyrgyz law enforcement officers' skills in handling explosive devices, organized by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, began today... ()
OSCE Office promotes respect for human rights in Armenia's army
YEREVAN, 22 February 2011 – An OSCE-supported discussion held today in Yerevan focused on international best practices for democratic control of the armed forces and human rights protection in the military...
OSCE Mission to Moldova helps former military officers transition to civilian life
CHISINAU, 22 December 2010 – Moldovan former officers and warrant officers today graduated from a course at the Moldovan Academy of Economic Studies held as part of an OSCE Mission to Moldova project to help former military and security officers make the transition to civilian life... ()
OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports media briefing on defence reform
PODGORICA, 11 November 2010 - Montenegro's Defence Ministry, supported by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, will host a press breakfast briefing on defence reform tomorrow...
OSCE event participants say Paris Charter for New Europe relevant after 20 years, important for security community creation
PARIS, 28 October 2010 - Participants in a high-level event marking the 20th anniversary of the Charter of Paris for a New Europe today stressed the importance of the document for the future of Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security.
OSCE Mission to Moldova supports social reintegration of former army, police and border guard officers
CHISINAU, 14 September 2010 - The Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Philip Remler, launched an OSCE-supported project helping over 80 former army, police and border guard officers retrain for civilian professions...
OSCE and Moldovan Government to sign memorandum of understanding on 24 June
CHISINAU, 23 June 2010 - A memorandum of understanding between the OSCE Mission to Moldova and the Moldovan Government will be signed by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova and the Minister of Labour, Social Protection and Family on 24 June...