People and Politics - A New President - A Study into US-German Relations - 07.11.2008

"Yes we can" was his campaign slogan, and it helped secure his victory as President-Elect of the USA. But Barack Obama is facing enormous expectations, within America and beyond its shores. What can Germany expect? Probably calls to shoulder more responsibility. Afganistan is one aspect, as well as joint efforts to tackle the global economic and financial crisis.