The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 was influenced by various factors, with international pressure playing a significant role in bringing about this historic event.

One major source of international pressure came from the United States. American President Ronald Reagan is often credited with delivering a powerful speech in Berlin in 1987, where he called on Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall.' This statement was seen as a symbol of American opposition to the division of Germany and further challenged the legitimacy of the wall in the eyes of the world.

Additionally, economic sanctions imposed by Western countries, particularly by the United States and its allies, contributed to the mounting pressure on the Soviet Union and East Germany. These sanctions aimed to isolate the East German regime financially and disrupt their economic stability, making it increasingly difficult for them to maintain the wall and the repressive regime it symbolized.

Another significant factor was the political negotiations between the East and the West. Throughout the 1980s, there were ongoing discussions between East Germany and West Germany, as well as between the Soviet Union and the United States, aimed at finding a resolution to the division of Germany. These negotiations gradually increased international pressure on the East German government to address the demands for greater freedom of movement and the reunification of Germany.

Together, these diplomatic efforts, economic sanctions, and political negotiations put substantial pressure on the East German government and their Soviet allies to reconsider their stance on the Berlin Wall. While internal factors within East Germany, such as growing discontent among the population and the weakening of Soviet influence, also played a role, it was the combination of international pressure and domestic unrest that ultimately led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.