13 MAY 1955, Page 18

The Post House, Datchet, Bucks THE FUTURE OF GERMANY Sta,—To

thoughtful people Professor Barra- clough's article on 'The Future of Germany' must strike an ominous note. One cannot dis- pute his conclusions—that German policy will pursue strictly German interests; that unifica- tion will transcend all other issues; that finance and industry are the only powers 'solidly based and sure of the future.'

economic, then political domination of small central European nations—if it can be achieved. A larger share of world markets— most certainly. It is not a pleasing prospect. We have fought, and supposedly won, two world wars; but we have learned—just about nothing at all.—Yours faithfully,

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