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Originally Posted by Traveler
I didn'y say that, i said Germany would be more at threat under Obama, not so sure if Croatia is though, its hardly a formidable and important country now is it?
In fact i'd say with Obama the possibility war would break out under Obama is not likely at all, he'd be much more likely to raise the white flag.
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The only threat Germany faces under Obama is, that with him being in Power, Germany will not so easily get of the hook when it comes to a bigger involvement in Afghanistan.
When Obama becomes President, he will most definatly ask Germany for a greater involvement... and unlike the Bush administration that disqualified themselves in diplomacy and transatlantic relations, Obamas call will be heared.
There is a Saying in Germany: "Der Ton macht die Music" (Sound makes the Music)... which means, that while his policy regarding some issues will be not as different as many might think... his success will be much bigger simply due to a more wise and diplomatic aproach...
As to Security Issues... Germany had terror plots before, German troops got attacked with IEDs and suecide bombers before, Germany had Anti-Terrorism Raids and Trials of Suspected Terrorists who now serve their time in prision just as the common criminals they are... (a lesson from the RAF time => big attention for terrorists creates what is called "the second wave" of terrorism)
If the security situation gets worse for Germany, it will be due to the fact that under a Obama US Administration, Germany will get more involved in the war on Terror... this is hardly bad for the US and a German Decision in the end...