Descrizione

The Cold War was a time of divisions and tensions. This publication focuses on the role of Italy in shaping the diplomatic discussions towards the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) and afterwards. Italy’s diplomacy was instrumental in crafting the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, considering it an opportunity for détente.

The volume combines rigorous historical-political analysis with a close look into the archives: Part 1 explores Italy’s diplomatic efforts through essays written by academic experts. Part 2 offers a direct access to history with a collection of national statements in key meetings that led to the Final Act and shaped the process that ultimately led to the creation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, revealing the details of negotiations and debates that forged the future of the OSCE area, from Vancouver to Vladivostok. Finally, a stunning collection of CSCE and OSCE meeting posters offers a visual journey through the history of this vital organization.

The book includes contributions by Lamberto Zannier, Luciano Monzali, Federico Imparato, Paolo Soave, Giuseppe Spagnulo and Matteo Gerlini.

Andrea Cascone is an Italian diplomat, currently Permanent Representative of Italy to the OSCE in Vienna.