Bulgaria in British Foreign Policy, 1943-1949
Journal: London School of Economics and Political Science Theses Online (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Year: 2014

The thesis analyses Britain's political involvement in Bulgaria during 1943 - 1949. It explores Britain's motives for seeking increased influence in the country and traces the most significant British attempts to shape Bulgarian politics. It examines British strategic decisions and diplomatic activities in Bulgaria against the background of the evolving domestic political situation and of Soviet objectives in the Balkans. Evidence from British archives is tested against recently released Bulgari