Obama: The '80s called, they want their foreign policy back (2012)
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... In an exchange about al-Qaida during the debate, Obama attacked Romney for calling Russia "without question, our No. 1 geopolitical foe" earlier this year.

"Gov. Romney, I'm glad you recognize al-Qaida is a threat, because a few months ago when you were asked what is the biggest geopolitical group facing America, you said Russia, not al-Qaida," Obama said. "You said Russia. And the 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back. Because the Cold War has been over for 20 years. But Governor, when it comes to our foreign policy, you seem to want to import the foreign policies of the 1980s, just like the social policy of the 1950s, and the economic policies of the 1920s." ...

Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia -- intelligence chief
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... Germany is facing a growing risk of a violent confrontation with Russia as Moscow continues a campaign of hybrid warfare with other countries in Europe, the head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence service warned on Monday.

Speaking before the Bundestag at the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs, Martin Jger said: "The confrontation we are facing with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension."

"Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia " the attempted attack in Leipzig is just one example," he said. ...