Dealing with the Devil

The book delves into Cold War Germany's detente era, utilizing newly uncovered archival materials, including secret documents from the East German secret police and Communist Party. It examines the motivations of the German Democratic Republic and its Soviet allies in their reactions to West Germany's Ostpolitik and U.S. foreign policy under Nixon. By revealing these behind-the-scenes dynamics, the author provides a nuanced understanding of the complex negotiations and strategies that characterized this pivotal period in history.