The concept of neutrality in Stalin's foreign policy, 1945-1953
By: Peter Ruggenthaler
Series: The Harvard Cold War studies book series; Harvard Cold War studies book series
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 415
ISBN-13: 9781498517430
Subjects: Neutrality; Political and social views; Cold War; Foreign relations; History
Description: "Drawing on recently declassified Soviet archival sources, this book sheds new light on how the division of Europe came about in the aftermath of World War II. The book contravenes the notion that a neutral zone of states, including Germany, could have been set up between East and West. The Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin was determined to preserve control over its own sphere of German territory. By tracing Stalin's attitude toward neutrality in international politics, the book provides important insights into the origins of the Cold War"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Soviet European policy in World War II; title: Soviet Central and Northern European policy : 1945 to the foundation of NATO in 1949; title: Neutrality and the consolidation of the Eastern Bloc : the perpetuation of a divided Europe : Stalin's European policy 1949 to 1952-1953; title: Neutrality and Soviet foreign policy.