Author: Jorrin, José Ángel López

Source: Security and Human Rights, Volume 19, Number 3, September 2008 , pp. 220-228(9)

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, an imprint of Brill

Abstract:

The article provides a general overview of the 2007 Spanish OSCE Chairmanship. Starting with a general reflection on the CSCE/OSCE evolution, it characterizes the Spanish perception of the situation in the OSCE and explains the main Spanish aims and priorities. The Madrid Ministerial Council is dealt with in detail, highlighting its most relevant and important achievements, while also reflecting those issues that could not be agreed upon. The author concludes that, placed at the crossroads in the further adaptive evolution of the OSCE, the Madrid Ministerial Council's main legacy has been to restore the truly political nature of this organisation.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/187502308785851732

Publication date: 2008-09-01

More about this publication?

• For more content see: Helsinki Monitor.

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Law
• By this author: Jorrin, José Ángel López

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers