Forum for Security Cooperation Opening Statement
We must work together until Russia comes to understand that it cannot seize territory by force and attempt to erase the Ukrainian nation. Read More»
U.S. Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation: General Statements
Russia needs to stop its war of choice and withdraw from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders now. Read More»
U.S. Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation: Opening Statement
In Russia’s world, or should I say the Russkiy Mir, where “might makes right,” there is no room for security or cooperation. Read More»
On International Humanitarian Law in the OSCE Region
Russia isn’t just waging a war of aggression against Ukraine. It is deliberately attacking civilian targets and civilian infrastructure with no military purpose whatsoever. These are not merely lapses. They are not exceptions to the rules. These are atrocities. Read More»
U.S. Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation: Opening Statement
Russia’s war against Ukraine must continue to be the key focus in weekly discussions in the FSC, just as it is in the PC. Read More»
U.S. Statement for FSC Opening Session 2022
We are potentially on the brink of both a security crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe. Read More»
Joint meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) and the OSCE Permanent Council held online to mark International Women’s Day
The joint session, organized under the United States’ FSC Chairpersonship and Sweden’s 2021 OSCE Chairpersonship, provided a platform for discussing UNSCR 1325. Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, Acting Assistant Secretary of State at the OSCE PA Winter Meeting
The Parliamentary Assembly of OSCE plays an irreplaceable role in fostering inter-parliamentary dialogue, supporting implementation of OSCE commitments, and building a more secure, prosperous, and democratic OSCE region. Read More»
U.S. Chair of Forum for Security Cooperation Spotlights MANPADS Threat
Calls to reduce illicit and irresponsible Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) proliferation and use were echoed by OSCE participating States during a Security Dialogue on MANPADS, convened by the U.S. Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC). Read More»
OSCE High Level Military Doctrine Seminar Additional Remarks by General Christopher Cavoli
GEN Wolters in his remarks, talked about deterrence, and as his U.S. Army Component Commander here in EUCOM, I thought I’d take a few minutes to tell you what that means for us. Read More»
OSCE High Level Military Doctrine Seminar Opening Remarks by General Tod D. Wolters
As the battle against COVID continues, we remain vigilant to ensure this health crisis does not transform into a security issue. Read More»
United States FSC Chairpersonship 2021 January-April
United States FSC Chairpersonship 2021 January-April Press Releases: United States’ Chairpersonship will focus on fulfillment of commitments, rebuilding military transparency and confidence VIENNA, 20 January 2021 — Fulfilling commitments and rebuilding confidence and transparency are key steps to addressing new and long-standing politico-military issues in the OSCE region, said United States Acting Assistant Secretary ... Read More»
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