The degree of 'peaceful coexistence' Flashcards
(15 cards)
When was the Austrian State Treaty?
May 1955
What was the conclusion of the Austrian State Treaty?
Withdrawal of all occupying powers and the declaration that Austria would be a neutral state
-Showed intent towards mutual cooperation and removed major source of potential conflict
When was the first Geneva Summit?
September 1955
What two major issues were discussed at first Geneva summit?
-Nuclear disarmament
-Future of Germany
NO SATISFACTORY OUTCOME REACHED
What did Eisenhower propose about nuclear disarmament at the first Geneva Summit?
‘Open Skies’ proposal
-Called for each side to provide details of military installations
KHRUSHCHEV REJECTED
What did Eisenhower propose about the future of Germany at the first Geneva Summit?
A reunified Germany, free elections and Germany’s freedom to ensure its own security
-Khrushchev would only agree if a future Germany was demilitarised and neutral
What was the significance of the first Geneva Summit?
Marked the beginning of dialogue between the superpowers
When was the Paris Summit?
May 1960
When were Camp David talks?
September 1959
What was discussed at Camp David talks?
-Disarmament
-Situation in Berlin
What were the outcomes of Camp David?
-Agreed to settle international issues through diplomacy, rather than through force
-Deteriorated Sino-Soviet relations
What did Khrushchev want at the Paris Summit?
-A deal over Berlin
-An agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons in Pacific and a ban on such weapons in Germany
How did the Paris Summit collapse?
American U-2 spy plane was shot down while on mission over Soviet Union
When did Kennedy and Khrushchev meet for the first time?
Vienna Summit June 1961
What was the outcome of the Vienna Summit?
Little of any substance was achieved
-Khrushchev convinced Kennedy was a young and politically vulnerable leader whom he could easily manipulate
