Buch, Deutsch, Band 6, 564 Seiten, Format (B × H): 173 mm x 252 mm, Gewicht: 1100 g
Buch, Deutsch, Band 6, 564 Seiten, Format (B × H): 173 mm x 252 mm, Gewicht: 1100 g
Reihe: Internationale Beziehungen. Theorie und Geschichte
ISBN: 978-3-89971-626-9
Verlag: V & R Unipress GmbH
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Many contemporaries of Willy Brandt regarded him as an Americanized politician who won over his peers and counterparts with his “Kennedy smile”. As young socialist, Brandt displayed a certain skepticism towards the United States, but in the “Front Town” of Berlin, his confidence in American protective power grew. He felt a congenial affinity to John F. Kennedy, but as Federal Chancellor he had a more reserved attitude towards Richard Nixon. With regard to issues such as the Vietnam war and Ostpolitik, military dependence and Brandt’s belief in shared values shaped his relations with the United States throughout his time in office. Nevertheless, he was able to increase his scope of action towards Germany’s key partner and to preserve national and party political interests. Following his term as Chancellor, Brandt adopted an increasingly critical position, particularly towards Ronald Reagan and the NATO dual-track decision. Using a wide range of sources, this study systematically analyzes the re-ciprocal effects of Brandt’s perception of the United States and his policy towards it, and depicts breaks and continuities in his relationship with America.>