The Dismantling of the OSCE
Russia, the War, and the Consequences
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
Russia’s war against Ukraine has caused political collateral damage. One victim is the OSCE. It has lost its ability to act. Moscow uses the OSCE as a platform for propaganda and uses the principle of unanimity to paralyse it. Moscow is blocking the budget, personnel decisions, and events, such as the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. The states that are interested in a functioning OSCE and support Ukraine are forced to balance between confrontation and cooperation. They must criticise Russia for the war and the violation of OSCE principles, circumvent Russia’s blockade through improvisation, but also be prepared to make common decisions with Russia.
(Osteuropa 6-7/2024, pp. 191–204)