Global conflicts arise when power imbalances create tensions that can escalate into war. In World War II, the invasion of Poland in 1939 reignited the Axis and Allied struggle. While historians widely acknowledge the causes of the war, they often focus more on genocide, particularly of the Roma people. This study examines the impact of Allied intentions on the Roma genocide, emphasizing political censorship in East Germany. We qualitatively analyzed constitutional law concerning foreign relations and humanitarian crises. By comparing U.S. democratic principles, such as the First Amendment, with Eastern European authoritarian regimes, we assessed the role of international relations in genocide and justice. The Nazi rise to power and Soviet influence deepened divisions and censorship, leaving many in East Germany unaware of the atrocities occurring across Europe. The Roma people were rendered voiceless as Nazi forces exterminated them en masse. The Soviet Union’s suppression of information about these crimes contributed to their historical obscurity. Our research highlights how censorship shaped global awareness of the Roma genocide, demonstrating its lasting impact on historical memory and justice efforts.
