The importance of trade relations was a major stepping-stone in changing the Australian policies and attitudes to Asia. Australia realized it needed it needed trade relations as the only way to pay for what they imported was to export. ... This change in trade policies was another reason that good relations finally grew between Australia and the rest of Asia. ... When Curtin became allies with the USA this trading partnership broke off and Australia had to look elsewhere. The most obvious place was to Asia and since then our major trading partner became Japan and to this day still is. ...

• Word Count: 1983
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As a result of a decline in production in Europe, and the disruption of normal trade relations, 1947 saw the threat of world-wide economic crisis (Hemmling, H D). ... "Its aims were: - to encourage production in general; - to increase trade between countries through removal of restrictions on trade and international payments; - to create and maintain full employment while ensuring internal financial stability." ... "The expansion of trade was important steps on the road to European economic cooperation, which was to end in full economic integration of the countries of Europe. ... An imme...

• Word Count: 1711
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

After 1 April 1989, all enterprises were allowed to trade with foreign partners. ... A deal was negotiated where the Germans would be given the right to enter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization if they reduced the size of their military and if they expanded their trade with the Soviet Union. ... In 1991, as the Soviet economy deteriorated, Gorbachev faced competing pressures from hard-line Communists, from free-market reformers, and from nationalists and secessionists seeking independence for their republics. ... The U.S. long-term policy of withholding Soviet expansion while encouraging d...

• Word Count: 1341
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

It was considered to be important, since both nations knew that with a wealthy Europe, there would be a considerable trading partner missing. ... The symbolic impact of a withdrawal of American troops from Berlin would mean a victory for the Soviets and could impress the population in a way that would threaten every free country in Europe.8 So not only was Germany an economically important factor, but also was the fight over the country a struggle of two systems, capitalism and communism. ... Truman emphasized that the USA was the only country that was able to restore freedom and a free-market...

• Word Count: 2360
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The dividing line between the Free World and Communism was Germany, which was divided into East Germany controlled by the Soviets, and West Germany, which was part of the Free World. ... Meanwhile, America and its allies formed the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO), and promised collective defense of any country within NATO. ... After Reagan took office and implemented his military rebuild, the fight between Communism and the Free World appeared balanced. ... After the destruction of the wall, many of the countries under Communist control broke away, making most of Europe part of t...

• Word Count: 1379
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Unlike the Korean War and World War Two, the American government decided not to censor it and let the press have free access. ... The free press brought home the reality of the war and soon people were sick of it. ... Détente was an ideal way to improve trade with the west, and reduce defence spending, improving living conditions in Russia. ... Détente for China was not really a free decision, they were almost forced into it by the actions of the other two. ...

• Word Count: 1620
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Truman caused relations with the Russians to worsen right away by submitting the Truman doctrine which "aided" Turkey and Greece by freeing them of communist rule, many more were killed. ... With all this fighting for freedom and a free world, many American citizens were denied this right simply because of their color or gender. ... People are getting smarter, extending their education to college and trade schools. ...

• Word Count: 1786
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of NATO or North Atlantic Trade Organization. ... Also he pledged to have a strong NATO commitment against communism and a corruption free administration during his Presidency. ... On the contrary, we hope that this coming conference may initiate with the Soviet Union which will eventually bring about a freer mingling of the peoples of the East and the West....

• Word Count: 1453
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Unlike the western democratic nations with free markets, the Soviet Union operated an economy that was completely centralized. ... There was no reference to the reunification of East and West Germany in this agreement but it did provide for improved communication between the two Germany's in terms of trade, culture and personal contacts. ... Gorbachev tried to introduce gradual reform away from the old central planning and towards the free market, as demanded by soviet reformers and western leaders. ...

• Word Count: 1987
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The Soviet-Union put up barriers blocking trade and tension grew on both sides. ... In 1969, the Free Democratic Party won a razor thin victory in parliamentary elections, and Willy Brandt became chancellor. ...

• Word Count: 1311
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

President Truman claimed that U.S. security interests were now spread worldwide, and that the fate of all free peoples, not only those Greece and Turkey, were on the verge of falling. ... It opened up trade and investment opportunities for the U.S. as well as stabilizing Europe's fledging economy. ...

• Word Count: 1372
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Nixon did not immediately set a date for the withdrawal of all US troops; he said that the United States must leave Vietnam in a way "that gives the South Vietnamese a reasonable chance to survive as a free people2; so he increased the training of Vietnam's armed forces. ... He reduced the trade embargo against them. ...

• Word Count: 1658
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School