"Two plans and two Marshals" in the light of Yugoslav-American relations (1947-1951)

Bearing in mind the character of Yugoslav foreign policy after WWII, as well state Yugoslav-American relations, Yugoslavia rejected to participate Marshall Plan 1947, but at same time, it presented First Five-Year Plan. The Tito-Stalin split 1948 was a significant turning point perception Although generally negative attitude towards still present, absence main economic support from Soviet Union conditioned gradual turn West and search for new trade partners or donors aid. blockade Eastern Bloc 1949, potential danger their coordinated attack on Yugoslavia, called into question survival its originally conceived form. In such circumstances, period significantly changed American began, diplomacy had engage negotiations with West. Such successful, late 1940s early 1950s, addition intensified securing export licenses, United States granted loans through official channels influence international institutions. criticism time change getting quieter. newly established system self-management set ideological framework building relations both East However, far more legacy discussed this paper laying foundations continuity intensive political between two countries throughout Cold War that sought "keep Tito afloat".