international situation in which there is a development of the USSR in the prewar period, was quite difficult.There were tensions in the Far East and Europe.The capitalist powers of the world secretly preparing for war.In Germany, power passed to the Fascist Party.All these things point to the fact that the world situation is very intense approaching armed conflict.
Soviet foreign policy before the war was determined by several factors.
First of all, it should be noted that the balance of forces in the world has considerably changed in the 30s - 40s.Mostly, these changes are associated with the occurrence of the first state and social system of government, the aggravation of contradictions between the colonies and the mother country.Equally important, and there has been quite intensive development of the German economy - government, dissatisfied with their international position.
changes affected the nature of the impending conflict.The dispute between the imperialist powers for the redivision of the world had become a confrontation between the powers themselves, as well as opposition to the entire block with a country with a different social and economic system - the Soviet Union.
foreign policy of the Soviet Union, in spite of everything going on in a peaceful way.The government openly opposed the occupation of Czechoslovakia.The Soviet Union the country even offered military aid.But Czechoslovakia refused.
Soviet foreign policy before the 39th, is considered a model of commitment to prevent war, to stop the aggressor.The Soviet Union was at that time the most bitter opponent of fascism.
But by the summer of 1939 the position has changed.In September of the same year, agreements were signed and the secret protocols, under the terms of which the Soviet Union and Germany are almost partners.
This turn is linked to several factors.It should be noted that the situation in the world to the 39th year did not allow the Soviet Union to fight alone.The country needed to ensure its security.In this situation, the foreign policy of the Soviet Union could go in three ways.The state could continue to be left alone, to sign a military agreement with France and Britain, or to sign a contract with Germany.
Thus, by the summer of 1939, negotiations began between Britain, France and the Soviet Union to sign a mutual assistance pact and the formation of anti-German coalition.
Soviet foreign policy before the military confrontation was characterized by contradictory.This was due not only to the peculiarities of the international situation at that time, but with the peculiarity of bureaucracy in the party and state leadership of the Soviet Union.
postwar period, the state experienced is hard enough.In the 50s - 60s began to establish a new political and economic foundations of the country.The foreign policy of the Soviet Union after the war began to change its course.At the same time in the society undergoing fundamental changes.
After the war with Germany, the Soviet Union was recognized as a great country.Other world powers sought to establish diplomatic relations with the state.
major direction in foreign policy of the Soviet Union was to ensure border security and the fight against the development of a new fascism.
closely were the relations between the USSR and the USA.Thanks to the efforts of American and Soviet diplomats were able to form the World Bank, the UN and other structures, which are fundamental in the creation of economic and political order.In addition, since the Soviet Union took place (along with China, France, Britain and America) in the Security Council of the UN.
