Reunification in West German Party Politics from Westbindung to Ostpolitik

2012. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-349-33732-3
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 203 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 254 g

Reihe: New Perspectives in German Political Studies

Combining new thinking in International Relations theory with original historical research, Kleuters explores the struggle between Christian Democrats and Social Democrats on the subject of German reunification, from Westbindung to Ostpolitik. The result is a gripping narrative focussing on theoretical relevance in foreign policy decisions-making.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kleuters, Joost

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Between Continuity and Change Westbindung instead of Wiedervereinigung Reunification Policy under Pressure: Taking the Offensive The Christian Democrats Stick, the Social Democrats Swing A Tale of Three Cities: Bonn, Berlin and Washington Adenauer's Long Shadow Ostpolitik on Hold Crossing the Rubicon: Brandt's Ostpolitik Conclusions Sources and Literature

Über Autor(innen)

JOOST KLEUTERS was born in Eindhoven (The Netherlands). His research interests and publications concern Foreign Policy Analysis, diplomatic history, transatlantic relations and European politics. He lives and works in Germany.