FEDERALhearing transcript

Briefing on Preventing Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh

Original title: Averting All-Out War in Nagorno-Karabakh:The Role of the U.S. and OSCE

January 1, 2017

foreign policy Nagorno-Karabakh OSCE conflict resolution international security

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The Frame

What this does

The briefing informs U.S. policy regarding the 's diplomatic efforts to prevent military escalation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which impacts international stability and U.S. foreign relations in the Caucasus.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Congress

The Commission provides information to Congress to assist in the formulation and execution of U.S. foreign policy.

OSCE Participating States

These nations are subject to the monitoring and diplomatic initiatives of the OSCE and the Helsinki Commission.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2017 Congressional briefing held by the to discuss the role of the U.S. and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe () in preventing war in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Experts and former diplomats provided testimony on diplomatic strategies for managing the ongoing conflict.

Key Facts

The briefing took place on October 18, 2017, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) is a U.S. government agency created in 1976 to monitor OSCE commitments.
The OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) is an international body focused on conflict prevention and human rights with 56 participating states.
The briefing focused on the role of the U.S. and OSCE in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The Helsinki Commission includes members from the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Helsinki Commission?

It is a U.S. government agency that monitors compliance with commitments, particularly regarding human rights and security.

What is the purpose of the OSCE?

The is an international organization focused on military security, economic cooperation, and conflict prevention among its 56 participating states.

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Institutional Continuity

The commission maintains a consistent structure of rotating leadership between the House and Senate every two years to align with Congressional sessions.

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

Connected Entities

personCarey Cavanaugh“Professor and former U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.”Map →

personJames Warlick“Former U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.”Map →

organizationCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe“The U.S. government agency hosting the briefing.”Map →

personMagdalena Grono“Europe & Central Asia Program Director at the International Crisis Group.”Map →

personAlex Tiersky“Policy Advisor at the Helsinki Commission and presiding official.”Map →

Sources

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