The Federal Republic of Germany (F.R.G.) used the Hallstein Doctrine from 1955-1970 to prevent the worldwide recognition of the German Democratic Republic (G.D.R.). By denying the existence of a separate German state and thus the de facto division of Germany, the F.R.G. sought to perpetuate the idea of one German nation and to ease reunification. In addition, the F.R.G. claimed to be the sole, legitimate representative of German interests, and hoped to prevent the G.D.R. from acting as a separate Germany in world affairs. As a sanction, the Doctrine effectively prevented the international recognition of the G.D.R.. Also, the G.D.R.'s trade with Third World nations, from whom recognition was most likely, was severely limited. Unfortunately, the Doctrine also prevented the reunification of Germany.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc501041 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Wood, Laura Matysek |
| Contributors | Reban, Milan Jan, Kamman, William, Thames, H. Stanley |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 131 leaves, Text |
| Coverage | Germany |
| Rights | Public, Wood, Laura Matysek, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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