>Late 80's
>East Asian countries are living an economic boom
>Japan leads said boom
>OHMYGAWD, JAPAN IS TRYING TO REBUILD ITS EMPIRE. BE WARY OF THE JAPANESE INVADERS. THEY'RE RECREATING THE EAST ASIAN CO-PROSPERITY SPHERE.
>East Asian countries are wary of Japan to this day.
>2017
>Germany is trying to take the leadership of Europe.
>Eastern European countries welcome this position.
>The UK and the US don't bat an eye.
>France eats a baguette.
>Sure, people remember and make jokes, but welcome German leadership understanding that it is the best for their countries and the region.
Why is it so different, /pol/?
>hurr durr german take over world meme
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You can't deny that Angela Merkel has taken a more active role in politics after last year's Brexit and Trump's election.
I'm not saying Germany will take over the world, but certainly is trying to at least become Europe's leader.