Day 32 – Q 5.The reunification of Germany had a profound impact on Germany’s role in international politics. Discuss.
5. The reunification of Germany had a profound impact on Germany’s role in international politics. Discuss.
जर्मनी के पुनर्मिलन से अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति में जर्मनी की भूमिका पर गहरा असर पड़ा। चर्चा करें।
Approach:
- Introduction- Brief on unification of Germany.
- Impact on Germany’s role in international politics
- Conclusion
Introduction:
The German reunification was the process in 1990 in which the East Germany became part of the West Germany to form the reunited nation of Germany. The four occupying power (the Soviet Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and France) produced the so-called “Two Plus Four Treaty” granting full sovereignty to a unified German state. The two parts were previously bound by a number of limitations stemming from their post-World War II status as occupied regions.
Impact on Germany:
- Economic transformation- Unification meant more resources to the nation. While East Germany was rich of natural resources, the west was rich in other factors like labour, capital, market.
- It resulted into Stable government and democracy in the country.
Impact on Germany’s role in International politics:
- Germany occupied central position in the affairs of European Union. The nation has now grown up to become an important member of the G-4 group.
- It resulted into dilution of soviet propaganda eventually resulting into fall of USSR.
- It was a win of capitalism over socialism. As it was the East Germany (part of the communist Soviet Bloc) which finally ceded to West Germany (part of the capitalist bloc).
- Relations between France and Germany improved after the reunification.
Conclusion:
The reunification of Germany was thus a historic event resuting into profound impact on almost all the dimensions gloabally especially with regards to international politics.
Best answer: Aishwarya Singh
