第七次课程西欧一体化起步的国际形势.pptVIP

The Startup of Western European Integration Why Integration? Split of USSR and US The actual situation in postwar Europe The so called Russian threat The American elements The European elements Situation in postwar Europe Britain In history, the greatest empire, colonies all over world Glorious independence, balance of power During and after war, power weakened Colonies call for independence, further weakened The remaining power in Europe Situation in postwar Europe France In history, big and weak agricultural country 1870 war with Germany Invaded 3 times by Germany in 70 years During WWII occupied by Germany, a puppy government Deep hatred and fear for Germany Situation in postwar Europe Germany In history, many states, till Prussia conquered all other states Great military and economic power Started the two world wars Occupied by four states, no sovereignty Situation in postwar Europe Italy Weak in history Mussolini copartner of Hitler in WWII Defeated Second class country No say in world affairs Situation in postwar Europe USSR In history, a small city state in east European plateau, invasion and expansion, finally a cross-continent power Invaded twice by Germany, fearful of Germany military potential Socialism, communism, different ideology During war greatly damaged, but socialism showed greater superiority Export communism Postwar Western Europe Food and housing shortage Inflation Economy collapsed Communism boomed up Communist party entered France and Italy government Altogether 8 countries with communist party in government American Element Atomic bomb Greek and Turkey situation Britain shrink Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan Red scare Establishment of PRC Korean War Indochina conflict Nuclear scare Containment Armageddon will be at our door. Jul 16, Aug 6 9, 1945 From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an Iron Curtain has descended across the continent. Truman Doctrine March 12th, 1947 Oaths of Loyalty Are you now or have you ever