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a German term referring to the policy of improving relations between West Germany and Eastern Europe, particularly the Soviet Union, during the Cold War
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The policy of Ostpolitik was aimed at improving relations between West Germany and East Germany during the Cold War.
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Ostpolitik was all about trying to make peace between the two Germanys back in the day.
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They were really pushing that whole Ostpolitik thing to smooth things over between the divided countries.
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The concept of Ostpolitik can be seen as a bridge between the East and West during a tumultuous time in history.