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The Great Reunification of Germany
The last seven decades represent the longest period in the history of Western civilization when the French and Germans have not been at war. Margaret Thatcher was probably the most tough minded anti-communist leader in Europe, yet she was very nervous about a reunited Germany. But my, it is true Germany yields a tremendous influence and power within the European community. When it comes to military strategic matters, the bigger problem facing Germany is a semi-passivist culture, not the other way around.