German History - 1945 - 1990, German History - Political Aspects, German History - 1990 - present, Diplomacy - General & Miscellaneous, East Germany (German Democratic Republic) - History, Germany - Politics & Government

The Two Plus Four Negotiations from a German-German Perspective: Studies in Peace Research

Name: The Two Plus Four Negotiations from a German-German Perspective: Studies in Peace Research
Author: Barbara Munske
ISBN: 9783825820718

by Barbara Munske

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" This book contains interviews with the participants of the two German negotiation delegations, participating in the so-called ""2 + 4"" negotiations on the external aspects of German unification, including the two German former Foreign Ministers. The material that Barbara Munske makes available to the international political science community is unusual in two regards: First, it is extremely rare that diplomats are willing and open to talk about their experiences during a negotiation process. Second, the German unification process receives an added, detailed account of how the negotiations progressed. Much has been written about the German unification process but personal accounts of the external aspects of German unification are difficult to find. Due to the personal accounts of the negotiators involved, the reader will almost be able to feel the tension and diversity of opinions of the two German delegations. The focus of the study is the delegation of the former GDR. All participants of that delegation where prepared to talk intensively with Ms. Munske about their experiences and thoughts. Due to the psychosocial analytical approach that this book entails, especially the focus on the question of power and dominance in a negotiation setting, the book shows once more that concentrating in analysis solely on content and not on atmospheres of international negotiations, ignores formative elements in decision-making. "

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A study containing interviews with the participants of the two German delegations participating in the negotiations on the external aspects of German unification, including two former Foreign Ministers, focusing on the delegation of the former German Democratic Republic. Includes discussion of the study's theoretical approach and methodology, interviews with East and West German delegates, and excerpts from numerous official documentation. Although some of the excerpts are in German, the bulk of the book is in English. Distributed by Westview Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)