The forgotten conference that ended the Cold War | DW Documentary
For a long time, the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) was considered a diplomatic battle of no significance. But in retrospect, it laid the foundation for the end of the Iron Curtain, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.The CSCE is an historic event whose significance was disputed at the time. Ultimately, it changed the world, laying the foundation for the end of the Iron Curtain, and initiating the fall of the Berlin Wall and subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union.
Heads of state from 35 countries were present, including US President Gerald Ford, Soviet Party leader Leonid Brezhnev, Helmut Schmidt for the FRG, and Erich Honecker for the GDR.
The documentary sheds light on the grueling diplomatic process that culminated in the signing of the Helsinki Final Act in 1975, after years of talks. The film draws on long-secret transcripts of the talks and uses artificial intelligence to recreate the voices of General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev, US National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger, and other politicians. The result is a fascinating look behind the scenes - at the vanities and oddities of diplomatic theater. A complex topic explored here in a clear and accessible way.
While the Soviet Union pushed for recognition of the borders established after World War II, Western Europe and the US fought for democracy and human rights. After tough negotiations, the 35 heads of state finally agreed on a compromise - a diplomatic balancing act that had far-reaching consequences.
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