Global Campaign To Isol... | Germany's Cold War: The

Contrary to popular belief, Gray argues that the isolation campaign didn't fail; it was actually quite effective at keeping the GDR a "diplomatic pariah" until the late 1960s. It only ended when: Germany's Cold War - UNC Press

When Yugoslavia (1957) and Cuba (1960) finally recognized the GDR, West Germany stayed true to its word and severed diplomatic relations, proving they were willing to risk international isolation themselves to keep the GDR in the shadows. Why the Campaign Ended Germany's Cold War: The Global Campaign to Isol...

: If any country (except the USSR) recognized East Germany as a sovereign state, West Germany would immediately cut ties and pull all foreign aid. Contrary to popular belief, Gray argues that the