OSCE Budapest Summit Addresses Karabakh Conflict
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OSCE summit establishes co-chair mechanism for Minsk Group and discusses peacekeeping force for Nagorno-Karabakh
The OSCE Budapest Summit addressed the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, establishing new diplomatic mechanisms and discussing deployment of a multinational peacekeeping force.
Summit Decisions
Key outcomes:
- Minsk Group co-chairmanship created
- Peacekeeping planning authorized
- Political settlement principles
- Increased mediation efforts
Co-Chair Structure
New format established:
- Replace single chair
- Russia prominent role
- Later: Russia, US, France
- Balance competing interests
Peacekeeping Plans
Proposed force:
- 3,000-4,000 troops
- Multinational composition
- Monitor ceasefire line
- Facilitate negotiations
Why not deployed:
- No peace agreement
- Mandate disputes
- Funding issues
- Regional rivalries
Political Principles
Summit endorsed:
- Territorial integrity
- Self-determination rights
- Security guarantees
- Refugee return
- Phased approach
Conflicting Interpretations
Azerbaijan: Territorial integrity primary Armenia: Self-determination paramount Result: Diplomatic deadlock
Russian Factor
- Sought dominant role
- Peacekeeping ambitions
- Regional hegemony
- Western concerns
Limited Progress
Despite summit:
- No breakthrough
- Positions hardened
- Ceasefire held
- Process continued
Legacy
Budapest Summit:
- Formalized mediation
- Created frameworks
- Failed to resolve
- Set long-term pattern
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