Between Peace and Conflict in the East and the West: Studies on Transformation and Development in the OSCE Region

This open-access book explores democratization, transformation, socio-economic development, and security issues in the OSCE region and beyond, examining the connectivity between the East and the West. The 2021 edition focuses on peace and conflict, political regime development, economic, security, and human rights performance, and the challenges countries and society face. The OSCE has been promoting Human Rights and Democratization since 1991, and this compilation reviews its efforts in light of its 30th anniversary.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 297 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book delves into a wide range of studies on democratization, transformation, socio-economic development, and security issues within the geographical region of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and beyond. Written by esteemed experts and scholars specializing in the fields of human dimension, security, transformation, and development in Europe and Asia, particularly in post-soviet and communist countries, the book explores the crucial role that the OSCE plays in bridging the gap between the East and the West.

The 2021 edition of this Compilation Series of the OSCE Academy presents a collection of insightful studies on peace and conflict, as well as political regime development, in various member states of the OSCE. It also examines their economic, security, and human rights performance, highlighting both the achievements and challenges faced by these countries and societies.

Since its establishment in 1991, the OSCE has been actively working towards promoting human rights and democratization, aligning with the concept of the Human Dimension of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). Over the years, it has significantly contributed to enhancing security and development policies in Eurasia, Europe, Central Asia, and North America.

As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of these tireless efforts, this compilation takes a retrospective look at some of these endeavors, assessing their successes and identifying areas for improvement. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the dynamics of democratization, security, and development in the OSCE region and beyond.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030774912
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021