I. The Situation

OSCE: Developments and Prospects

The Interests and the Commitment of the OSCE States

II. Responsibilities, Instruments, Mechanisms and Procedures

Conflict Prevention and Settlement of Disputes

A Central Asian Focus

The Human Dimension and the Development of Democracy

The Building of Co-operative Security

Economic Transformation and Limitation of New Risks

III. Organizational Aspects

OSCE Institutions and Structures

External Relations and Influences

Annex

  • Istanbul Summit Declaration
  • Charter for European Security
  • The Lund Recommendations on the Effective Participation of National Minorities in Public Life and Explanatory Note
  • Forms and Forums of Co-operation in the OSCE Area
  • The 55 OSCE Participating States – Facts and Figures
  • OSCE Conferences, Meetings, and Events 1999/2000
  • OSCE Selected Bibliography1999/2000
  • Abbreviations
  • Contributors