Publications

The results of the first research project by the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions, “Threat perceptions in the OSCE area”. The study analyses and compares the threat perceptions of 18 governments of participating States, based on country reports prepared by institutions and think tanks from across the OSCE area.

The OSCE Annual Report provides an overview of the Organization's activities in its field operations and institutions. as well as co-operation with other international organizations.

This issue features an interview with new OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier, and a series of special reports covering the OSCE's work in promoting Aarhus Centres across our region.

In this issue: Finnish Chairmanship: Tackling "new era of risks and opportunities"; Madrid Ministerial Council: Underscoring the value of dialogue; Armenia and Montenegro rid themselves of remnants of the past

The Annual Report provides an overview of the police-related programmes and projects, implemented by the thematic units in the Secretariat, the field operations and ODIHR during 2011. The topics that continued to dominate OSCE’s policing agenda were the fight against transnational threats, including those, emanating from organized crime and terrorism, and the promotion of the principles of democratic policing.

This new OSCE-publication covers the problem of youth and football violence in Serbia. It's making was supported by the Police Academy and the Interior Ministry of Serbia. It is based on a survey conducted in 25 secondary schools throughout Serbia on a sample of 3662 pupils. The survey addressed issues of football hooliganism, awareness of young people, involvement in fan groups, delinquent behaviour, alcohol and drugs abuse, and linkages to racism. This publication is produced only in Serbian. The English version is a courtesy translation.

The Annual Report on OSCE activities provides an overview of the Organization's activities in its field operations and institutions as well as its co-operation with other international organizations

This issue features the launch of the Lithuanian Chairmanship, a round-up of the 2010 OSCE Summit, a look at the OSCE as a security community, and more.

A practical guide for government agencies and private sector bodies which operate border crossing points. Published by the OSCE and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

The report outlines a spectrum of violence, ranging from intimidation, threats, vandalism and assault to arson and murder. It includes a set of recommendations to help OSCE participating States improve their national legal systems and provide them with tools for effectively combating hate crimes.