Which of the following statements about Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are correct? 1. There are total 57 states from Europe, Central Asia and America. 2. It offers a forum for political negotiations and decision-making in the field of early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. 3. OSCE has the primary responsibility of providing military security in the European Region. 4. The decisions of OSCE are legally binding.

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) comprises 57 participating states across Europe, Central Asia, and North America, making statement 1 correct. It functions as a comprehensive security forum focusing on early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management, and post-conflict rehabilitation, which validates statement 2. However, statement 3 is incorrect because the OSCE does not have the primary responsibility for military security in Europe; that role is traditionally associated with NATO or individual state defense. Furthermore, statement 4 is incorrect because OSCE decisions are reached by consensus and are politically binding rather than legally binding. The organization adopts a 'comprehensive approach' to security, encompassing the politico-military, economic-environmental, and human dimensions to ensure stability across its vast geographic footprint.

Sources

1. [1] Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Security in the Contemporary World > Cooperative Security > p. 76