Note from Berlin: Gabriel’s new course on arms sales

Publisher
Series Title
Series Details 12.03.15
Publication Date 12/03/2015
Content Type ,

In the difficult balancing act between moral ambitions and realpolitik, within an increasingly hostile and fragmented European neighbourhood, German Vice-Chancellor and German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel’s step-by-step approach towards more transparency and honesty when it comes to the sensitive issue of arms exports has the potential to make him a real stakeholder in the debate on the future of Europe’s foreign and security policy.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_note_from_berlin_gabriels_new_course_on_arms_sales311337
Related Links
Deutsche Welle, 26.01.15: Confusion over German arms exports to Saudi Arabia http://dw.de/p/1EQog

Countries / Regions