Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE)

The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) was a diplomatic initiative that began in the 1970s, involving countries from Europe, the United States, and Canada. Its main goals were to improve security, promote human rights, and encourage economic cooperation among participating nations. The CSCE led to significant agreements, such as the Helsinki Final Act in 1975, which aimed to reduce tension during the Cold War. Over time, it evolved into the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which actively works on conflict prevention, crisis management, and promoting democratic values in its member states.