Relations between USSR and FRG in 1955—1982: Energy Aspect
https://doi.org/10.24224/2227-1295-2022-11-6-351-371
Abstract
The initial period of energy relations between the USSR and the FRG is considered. The question is raised about the role of economic diplomacy in the development of bilateral dialogue. Particular attention is paid to the impact of sanctions factors and political pressure from third parties on the oil and gas partnership between Moscow and Bonn. Transcripts of Bundestag meetings of the 1960s and the archives of the German Foreign Ministry during the specified period were put into circulation and used as sources. It analyzes how the establishment of bilateral energy cooperation was due to the need to restore and strengthen the economies of countries after the Second World War, the crises in the Middle East in the energy exporting countries, as well as the increased foreign policy and foreign economic activity of the USSR and the FRG in the 1950s-1960s. It is proved that the parties maintained close ties in the field of energy, despite the sanctions pressure and political differences between states during the Cold War. At the same time, it was noted that the pragmatism of the leaderships of the Soviet Union and West Germany in the area under study became the reason for the sustainable nature of the energy dialogue in the following decades, already in a completely different international political environment.
About the Authors
G. N. BuslaevRussian Federation
Georgy N. Buslaev – trainee.
Moscow
R. O. Reinhardt
Russian Federation
Roman O. Reinhardt - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Department of Diplomacy.
Moscow
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Review
For citations:
Buslaev G.N., Reinhardt R.O. Relations between USSR and FRG in 1955—1982: Energy Aspect. Nauchnyi dialog. 2022;11(6):351-371. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24224/2227-1295-2022-11-6-351-371