Tag: Deutschland Ost West
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Exile187 – Marla’s Time Travel
Today is day 187 of my exile.Exile 187.Nineteen eighty-seven. In 1987, Germany remains defined by division, yet the political atmosphere is beginning to shift noticeably. In the Federal Republic, economic stability and domestic political debates shape the landscape, while in the GDR structural problems are becoming more apparent. The rigid order in the East is beginning to crack under quiet but Read more
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Exile186 – Marla’s Time Travel
Today is day 186 of my exile. Exile 186. Nineteen eighty-six. The year 1986 is marked by a world in transition. In the Federal Republic, Helmut Kohl is re-elected Federal Chancellor in January, while economic stability and security alignment with the West remain the guiding principles. In the GDR, the leadership under Erich Honecker attempts to respond to reform impulses from Moscow Read more
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Exil183 – Marla’s Time Travel
Today is day 183 of my exile. Exile 183. Nineteen eighty-three. The year 1983 is marked by a new ice age between East and West. The NATO Double-Track Decision leads to the deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Western Europe, while the Soviet Union builds up its arsenal in response. In both power blocs, concern grows that technical misinterpretations or political miscalculations could trigger an unintended war. In the Read more
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Exile172 – Marla’s Time Travel
Today is day 172 of my exile. Exile 172. Nineteen seventy-two. The year is marked by cautious rapprochement between the power blocs. In Europe, détente is taking shape, while the world continues to live in the shadow of the Cold War. Talks between the United States and the Soviet Union on arms limitation show that deterrence and dialogue can exist at the same time. Read more