German Reunification and the End of the Cold War: Causes, Processes, and Consequences in Historical and International Perspective Introduction The reunification of Germany in 1990 stands as one of the most consequential geopolitical transformations of the twentieth century. More than a national event, German reunification symbolized the collapse of the post-1945 European order and became … Continue reading Critically examine the causes, processes, and consequences of German reunification in 1990 within the broader context of the end of the Cold War.