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Almost eight years after the establishment of the office of the "High Commissioner on National Minorities," the question arises whether the expectations in the High Commissioner as an instrument of conflict prevention at the earliest possible stage were fulfilled. The High Commissioner's task is to provide early warning. Thus he tries to deescalate or contain ethnic tensions & can issue an "early warning declaration" if he concludes that there is a prima facie risk of potential conflict between states. Furthermore, he can take early action. The present High Commissioner succeeded remarkably in promoting dialogue, confidence, & cooperation between the parties directly involved & in securing support of his activities within the CSCE/OSCE. Adapted from the source document.