Records on Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE)

The materials in FOIA 2003-0373-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. The CSCE was implemented in order to bring about an international organization which would strengthen ties among the European nations. Its aim was to have a standard of expectation regarding state behavior and lay out principles which would be followed by each participating member. 2003-0373-F 2 During the Bush administration, the following persons were important to the planning and implementation of issues related to CSCE: military security/disarmament; economics, science/technology, environment; and human rights. Senator Dennis Deconcini - Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe David Gompert - Special Assistant to the President for European and Soviet Affairs, NSC Steny H. Hoyer - Co-Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Alfonse D'Amato - Ranking Senate Minority Member of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe The Honorable John J. Maresca - U.S. Representative to the CSCE Summit Preparatory Committee Don Ritter - Ranking House Minority Member of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Philip D. Zelikow - Director for European Security Affairs Terms related to CSCE are: Blue Book - Procedural guide for the CSCE 1975 Helsinki Final Act: Committed CSCE's members to 10 basic principles of state behavior and laid out goals in 3 areas: military security/disarmament; economics, science/technology, environment; and human rights. Acronyms related to CSCE are: CFE - Conventional Forces in Europe CFE Treaty - Laid foundation for a new European security architecture based on lower levels of military force COE - The Council of Europe (1949) to promote European unity and democracy CSCE - Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe CSBMs - Confidence and Security Building Measures EC - European Community WEU - The Western European Union FOIA 2003-0373-F contains materials from the National Security Council, Department of State, and various White House staff members and includes agendas, cables, a calendar, coversheets, a fact sheet, a graph, letters, lists, a map, memos, notes, papers, printed material, press releases, a Q&A, schedules, a speech, public statements, talking points, and telegrams related to CSCE. Read less