2012

• Feb 28, 2012 Live Webcast and Witness added: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold Hearing on Missing Persons with Queen Noor Press Release » more info

• Jan 23, 2012 Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin (Co-Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony » more info

• Jan 19, 2012 The Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Hearing » more info

• Jan 18, 2012 The Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Event » more info

• Jan 17, 2012 REVISED: Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing on Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Press Release » more info

• Jan 13, 2012 **REVISED: NEW DATE AND TIME: U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Press Release » more info

2011

• Dec 7, 2011 Conflicts in the Caucasus: Prospects for Resolution Hearing » more info

• Dec 7, 2011 Briefing on the Caucasus Event » more info

• Nov 30, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Conflicts in the Caucasus Press Release » more info

• Feb 2, 2011 Commission Leadership Condemns Violence, Calls for Egyptian Transition to Democracy to Begin Press Release » more info

2010

• Nov 30, 2010 Cardin: OSCE Summit an Opportunity for Clinton, Kazakhstan on Human Rights Press Release » more info

• Nov 15, 2010 Watch now: The Helsinki Commission Story Press Release » more info

• Nov 1, 2010 OSCE 2010 Informal Ministerial: Kazakhstan Persistence earns a Summit in Astana Article » more info

• Aug 12, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Lead Group Calling for Pentagon, State Plan to Protect Iraqi Allies Press Release » more info

• Aug 3, 2010 Commission Marks 35 Years of Helsinki Final Act Press Release » more info

• Aug 2, 2010 Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement » more info

• Jul 15, 2010 OSCE Parlimentary Assembly Session in Oslo Statement » more info

• Jul 15, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing on Iraqi Refugees and Iraqi Allies Press Release » more info

• Jul 8, 2010 Cardin Promotes Nuclear Security in Europe and Eurasia Press Release » more info

• Jul 5, 2010 Senator Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Norway Press Release » more info

• Jun 14, 2010 Helsinki Commission to hold Inter-Parliament Cooperation Hearing Press Release » more info

• Jun 10, 2010 Statement of Helsinki Commissioners on Balkans War Crimes Convictions Press Release » more info

• Apr 21, 2010 2009 OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Cairo is a Success: Highlights Importance of Revisiting Annual Conference Administration Article » more info

• Apr 16, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Welcome Departure of Bakiev from Kyrgyzstan Press Release » more info

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin Statement on Signing of New START Treaty Press Release » more info

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Feb 18, 2010 Richardson Puts Port Security on International Parliamentary Agenda Press Release » more info

• Feb 16, 2010 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Discuss Counter-Terrorism with Top Spanish Officials Press Release » more info

• Feb 15, 2010 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Boost U.S.-Morocco Relationship Press Release » more info

• Feb 2, 2010 Commission Calls for Kazakhstan to Lead OSCE by Example Press Release » more info

2009

• Oct 23, 2009 Cardin Statement on Future of NATO in the Balkans Press Release » more info

• Sep 29, 2009 Helsinki Commission Urges Greater Reengagement in Balkans Press Release » more info

• Sep 17, 2009 U.S. Helsinki Commission Statement upon Administration Decision on Missile Defense Press Release » more info

• Aug 18, 2009 Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article » more info

• Jul 29, 2009 Cardin Calls for Human Rights to be Included in U.S.-China Dialogue Press Release » more info

• Jun 28, 2009 Helsinki Commissioners Urge Compromises in Bosnia Press Release » more info

• Jun 10, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Host Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Press Release » more info

• May 19, 2009 Co-Chairman Hastings Participates in Pentagon Strategic Policy Forum Press Release » more info

2008

• Nov 12, 2008 Georgia Debate and Mediterranean Forum Highlight OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Fall Meetings in Toronto Article » more info

• Sep 26, 2008 Hastings Calls for Non-Recognition of International Territorial Changes Brought by Force Press Release » more info

• Aug 11, 2008 OSCE 101: Briefing for Civil Society Press Release » more info

• Feb 18, 2008 U.S. Congressional Delegation to Hold Press Roundtable at OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna Press Release » more info

• Jan 25, 2008 The Madrid Ministerial Council Article » more info

2007

• Dec 19, 2007 Hastings Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Algeria Press Release » more info

• Dec 7, 2007 OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Continues to Play a Constructive Role Article » more info

• Nov 27, 2007 Rep. Hastings to Hold Roundtable with Journalists at OSCE Ministerial Council in Madrid Press Release » more info

• Nov 5, 2007 OSCE Chairman Addresses Helsinki Commission in Advance of Madrid Ministerial Article » more info

• Oct 31, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing Examining Security in the 21st Century Press Release » more info

• Jul 20, 2007 Guantánamo Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Article » more info

• Jul 16, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Troubled Over Russia’s Decision to Suspend CFE Treaty Press Release » more info

• Jun 21, 2007 Guantanamo: Implications for U.S. Human Rights Leadership Hearing » more info

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. John Bellinger, III (Legal Adviser) - Department of State Testimony » more info

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. Tom Malinowsky (Advocacy Director) - Human Rights Watch Testimony » more info

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. Gabor Rona (International Legal Director) - Human Rights First Testimony » more info

• Jun 21, 2007 International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights () - Testimony » more info

• Jun 21, 2007 Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin (Co-Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony » more info

• Jun 21, 2007 Hon. Steny H. Hoyer (House Majority Leader) - U.S. House of Representatives Testimony » more info

• Jun 20, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Energy Security in the OSCE Region Press Release » more info

• Jun 19, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Implications of Guantanamo for U.S. Human Rights Leadership Press Release » more info

2005

• Dec 14, 2005 Remarks by Christopher H. Smith on Recommending Integration of Croatia into NATO Statement » more info

• Nov 15, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Laud Bosnian War Crimes Tribunals, Call for Continued Cooperation from Balkan States Press Release » more info

• Jul 12, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Co-Chairman Introduces Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Legislation Press Release » more info

• Jul 11, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Call for Remembrance of Srebrenica Massacre Press Release » more info

• Jun 23, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Latest Developments in Uzbekistan Crisis Press Release » more info

• Jun 3, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Probe Trans-Atlantic Response to Iran Crisis Press Release » more info

• May 31, 2005 Helsinki Commission Chair Lauds Russia's Commitment to Withdraw Troops from Georgia Press Release » more info

• May 19, 2005 Helsinki Commission Probes Uzbek Crisis Press Release » more info

• May 19, 2005 Unrest in Uzbekistan: Crisis and Prospects Briefing » more info

• Apr 26, 2005 90th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Statement » more info

• Mar 15, 2005 Russian Support for the Syrian Regime Statement » more info

• Mar 7, 2005 Russian and Syrian Threats to Middle East Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Jan 25, 2005 Nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State Statement » more info

• Jan 12, 2005 Democratic Change in Ukraine Provides a Backdrop of Success at the 12th OSCE Ministerial Article » more info

2004

• Sep 21, 2004 Joint Issue Forum with the House Committee on Armed Services: Enforcing U.S. Policies Against Trafficking in Persons: How is the U.S. Military Doing? Briefing » more info

• Sep 15, 2004 Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests Through the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Sep 14, 2004 Helsinki Commission, House Armed Services Committee Review Defense Department Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release » more info

• Sep 9, 2004 Helsinki Commission Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests through the OSCE Press Release » more info

• Sep 8, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leaders React to Terrorist Massacre in Russia Press Release » more info

• Jul 1, 2004 Activists Brief Commission on the War in Chechnya, Civil Society and Military Reform in Russia Article » more info

• Mar 30, 2004 Chairman Smith: Welcoming the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Statement » more info

• Mar 30, 2004 Mr. Cardin: Welcoming the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Statement » more info

• Mar 23, 2004 Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights OSCE’s Military Dimension of Security Article » more info

• Feb 26, 2004 Hearing: The Bulgarian Leadership of the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Feb 11, 2004 Briefing: OSCE's Contribution to European Security Briefing » more info

• Feb 10, 2004 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem Press Release » more info

• Feb 4, 2004 Briefing Reviews OSCE Work on Combating Terrorism, Controlling Arms Transfers & Encouraging Military Transparency in Europe Press Release » more info

• Jan 16, 2004 Strong Substance, Potent Politics Mark Historic Maastricht OSCE Ministerial Council Article » more info

2003

• Nov 26, 2003 Helsinki Commission Reviews OSCE Dutch Leadership Article » more info

• Oct 27, 2003 Briefing: OSCE Police-Related Activities Briefing » more info

• Sep 3, 2003 Hearing: The Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Aug 28, 2003 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Press Release » more info

• Aug 6, 2003 OSCE Holds First Annual Security Review Conference Article » more info

• Jul 7, 2003 From the Bad to the Worst ... Helsinki Commission Hearing Sets Sites on Arms Sales to Rogue Regimes Article » more info

• Jun 5, 2003 Hearing: Arming Rogue Regimes: The Role of OSCE Participating States Hearing » more info

• Jun 2, 2003 Human Rights in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Article » more info

• May 30, 2003 Arming Rogue Regimes & Terrorists Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Apr 24, 2003 Briefing: The Critical Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Chechnya Briefing » more info

• Mar 27, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Introduce “Belarus Democracy Act of 2003” Press Release » more info

• Mar 27, 2003 The Referendum in Chechnya Statement » more info

• Feb 13, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for “Accurate Assessment” of Chechnya Situation Press Release » more info

• Feb 10, 2003 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article » more info

2002

• Nov 8, 2002 Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Oct 10, 2002 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Sep 24, 2002 Hearing: The Republic of Georgia: Democracy, Human Rights and Security Hearing » more info

• Sep 19, 2002 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Democracy, Human Rights & Security in Georgia Press Release » more info

• May 16, 2002 Hearing Focuses on Russian-Chechen War Article » more info

• May 6, 2002 Russian-Chechen War Focus of Hearing Press Release » more info

• May 3, 2002 International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Mar 26, 2002 Briefing: If the Cyprus Talks Fail Briefing » more info

• Mar 7, 2002 Briefing: U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Briefing » more info

• Feb 12, 2002 Anti-Terrorism Conference Held in Bishkek Article » more info

2001

• Dec 20, 2001 Human Rights in Central Asia Statement » more info

• Dec 13, 2001 Ambassador Stephan H. Minikes Statement » more info

• Dec 12, 2001 Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing » more info

• Dec 5, 2001 Briefing: The Status of Cyprus Briefing » more info

• Oct 31, 2001 Hearing: Romania's Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Oct 3, 2001 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Hearing » more info

• Sep 25, 2001 Hearing: Moldova: Are the Russian Troops Really Leaving? Hearing » more info

• Sep 19, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing to Examine Situation in Moldova Press Release » more info

• Aug 22, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines International Civilian Policing Efforts, Training and Monitoring of Local Police Forces Press Release » more info

• Mar 26, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Recent Developments in and around Kosovo Press Release » more info

2000

• Nov 2, 2000 Turkey and Possible Military Equipment Sales Statement » more info

• Oct 30, 2000 Russian Arms Sales to Iran Statement » more info

• Oct 10, 2000 Calling for Immediate Release of Mr. Edmond Pope from Prison in Russian Federation Statement » more info

• Sep 1, 2000 Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article » more info

• Jun 13, 2000 President Putin's Visit to Moldova Statement » more info

• Jan 28, 2000 Helsinki Commission Briefing with Chechen Parliamentarians Announced Press Release » more info

1999

• Apr 6, 1999 “What should NATO do now?” asks Helsinki Chairman Press Release » more info

• Jan 21, 1999 Helsinki Commission Leaders: Milosevic Responsible for “Barbaric” Kosovo Massacre Press Release » more info

• Jan 15, 1999 “Human Rights in Russia are headed down the wrong road” Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Chris Smith says Press Release » more info

1998

• Dec 2, 1998 Briefing: The Ombudsman and the OSCE: An American Perspective Briefing » more info

1997

• Aug 1, 1997 Report on the OSCE After the Lisbon Summit Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1997 Report on Human Rights and the Process of NATO Enlargement Article » more info

1995

• Sep 19, 1995 Hearing: Turkey-U.S. Relations: Potential and Perils Hearing » more info

1994

• Feb 1, 1994 Report: Summary of the CSCE Seminar on Early Warning Article » more info

1993

• May 17, 1993 Briefing: Situation of Kurds in Iran, Iraq and Turkey Briefing » more info

• Apr 5, 1993 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing » more info

1981

• Jul 22, 1981 Hearing: Soviet Violation of Helsinki Finat Act: Invasion of Afghanistan Hearing » more info