The event that contributed much to the history of the Cold War was the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989. Cold war, in other words was a period of political civil unrest that involved the Soviet Union and the United States of America after world war 11 to mid 1990s. In this article, the author will elaborate on the consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the positions which it adopted during the Cold War and the consequences following its fall.

1. Symbolic Significance

The Berlin Wall, was a physical CPS dividing the west Berlin and East Germany and was erected by the German Democratic Republic in 1961. Its fall meant the break-up of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe and the German people’s yearning for liberty and reunification.

By any standards, the coming down of the Berlin Wall symbolized the triumph of democracy, freedom, and capitalist over communism and totalitarianism. It signalled the start of the ending of the cold war and the fall of the Soviet Union and the east European states.

2. Political Shifts

The top features of Political Change: His decision caused a political change locally and globally after breaking down of the Berlin Wall. In East Germany, state welfare led to destruction of the socialist government as well as merging of East and West German states. Germany which had been reunified again was the largest economy of Europe and it involved it self in politics of Europe.

On an international level, the falling of the Berlin wall was a break down to the union of Soviet states. It illustrated the downfall of communism and triggered eruptions of pro democracy demonstrations in Eastern Europe. These movements led to the break up of Soviet Union and the ultimate break up of the Cold War.

3. Economic Implications

The opening of the Berlin Wall also meant a new economic situation in Europe. East and West Germany or Berlin where reunited had so many problems among which were differences in standards of living and the system of economy. West Germany also contributed financially to assist rebuild the economy of the East Germany.

This process known as ‘Die Wende’or The Turnaround meant a massive investment on East Germany and also triggered economic growth. However integration did not come easy there were challenges like increased unemployment and the degree of disparity between the two regions.

4. Global Impact

The effects of the fall of the Berlin Wall went beyond the Germany borders or Europe. Last one marked the disintegration of the strategic bipolar world system where both the American and Soviet Union were the leading powers. This brought democracy around the Eastern Europe and across the rest of the countries of the world demanding the demolition of walls that hinder democracy.

In addition, the Cold War ended up and prospects of a nuclear confrontation between the US and USSR lessened freeing the world of tensions. This resulted to some drastic changes in international systems making the United States the only super power in the world.

5. Historical Legacy

It has now been more than two decades since the destruction of the Berlin Wall which was one of the most important symbols of Cold War division. This means it defines our nationwide strength as a nation to change and challenge leadership as a symbol of freedom, democracy and human rights. To date, only a part of the wall still exist and it has since been turned into a site to commemorate this event.

In conclusion, one can assert that the circumstances connected with the falling of the Berlin Wall had rather complex effect upon the Cold War. Usually it symbolized power transition in the global stage and marked the end of the old order of governance. The event has remained part of history and symbolizes victory for liberty for the oppressed.