What policy characterized the Hallstein Doctrine?
Military Alliance
Trade Tariffs
Diplomatic Isolation
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Answer
Diplomatic isolation, as embodied in the Hallstein Doctrine, was a policy adopted by West Germany. It entailed severing diplomatic relations with any country. Recognizing East Germany as a legitimate state, this principle aimed to isolate the German Democratic Republic diplomatically and economically, ultimately leading to its integration into West Germany.
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