CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2021
| Author | Ilioski, David |
|---|---|
| Title | Assessing the Effectiveness of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as a Regional Security Organization |
| Summary | The European geopolitical situation has worsened; it is evident from Europe’s straying away from the once plausible idea of a security community. In the last ten years, there has been a change in the quality of Euro Atlantic interstate relations, damaging the European security situation. This thesis aims to analyze the agency of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in European security as well as its effectiveness. However, there is scarce literature regarding the OSCE’s problems within its internal structure and its agency. In an attempt to explore this gap, the research question and puzzle is, if the OSCE has a strengthening or dampening effect in regard to European security. This research question will be answered through a literature review and an analysis of security community theory, as well as through an exploration of the effects of the deterioration of relations in the region. The thesis further explores whether there is a new unwillingness or rather willingness to use the OSCE as an arena for conflict. The analysis shows that OSCE does provide a strengthening effect on European security, however, it is heavily limited by the change of Euro Atlantic interstate relations. The OSCE’s heavy dependence on its participating states, due to the lack of legal personality and use of the consensus principle, limits the effectiveness and potential of the organization. While the role of the OSCE as a platform for multilateral dialogue is crucial, the willingness of the participating states to use it as an arena for conflict has been demonstrated. This thesis alludes to necessary changes that have to be undertaken in order for the OSCE to regain its agency. |
| Supervisor | Merlingen, Michael |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2021/ilioski_david.pdf |
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