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What doctrine bears Hallstein's name?

  • Hallstein Doctrine

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  • Monroe Doctrine

  • Adenauer Doctrine

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The Hallstein Doctrine, bearing the name of Then West German Foreign Minister Walter Hallstein, asserted that the Federal Republic of Germany would sever diplomatic ties with any country recognizing East Germany. This policy aimed to maintain political isolation of East Germany and reinforce West Germany's claim as the sole representative of the entire German nation.
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