Die Bedeutung von Selbstreflexivität in der Rüstungsexportpolitik für die deutsche Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik

Jan Grebe

doi:10.5771/0175-274X-2017-4-185

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- I–IV Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis I–IV
- 163–201 THEMENSCHWERPUNKT 163–201
  - 163–168 Selbstreflexivität – Begriff und Programm Gertrud Brücher Gertrud Brücher 163–168
  - 169–173 Selbstreflexiver Frieden – selbstreflexive Sicherheit? Sabine Jaberg Sabine Jaberg 169–173
  - 174–178 Friedensforschung als reflexive Wissenschaft Christoph Weller Christoph Weller 174–178
  - 179–184 Deutschland und das Gewaltverbot Michael Bothe Michael Bothe 179–184
  - 185–190 Die Bedeutung von Selbstreflexivität in der Rüstungsexportpolitik für die deutsche Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik Jan Grebe Jan Grebe 185–190
  - 191–195 Neoliberalismus und Unfrieden – eine Kritik der Wirtschafts- und Handelspolitik der EU Werner Ruf Werner Ruf 191–195
  - 196–201 Von Selbstreflexion zu Hegemonieselbstkritik Claudia Brunner Claudia Brunner 196–201
- 202–202 DOKUMENTATION 202–202
  - Nachruf für Reinhard Mutz
- 203–204 NEUERSCHEINUNGEN 203–204
- 204–207 BESPRECHUNGEN 204–207
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S&F Sicherheit und Frieden , page 185 - 190

Die Bedeutung von Selbstreflexivität in der Rüstungsexportpolitik für die deutsche Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik

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Jan Grebe

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/0175-274X-2017-4-185
- ISSN: 0175-274X
- ISSN online: 0175-274x
Zusammenfassung

The article looks at Germany’s arms export policy over the recent years and questions the ability for self-reflection. From the assumption that there is a certain degree of self-reflection, yet lacking transparency on the justification of arms export decisions, it argues for actually hindered self-reflection. While the number of questionable deals is increasing and some examples show that the German government now considers arms exports much more as an instrument of security policy, the political direction often seems unclear. Yet, the recently introduced new guidelines on the export of small arms and light weapons testify that there is some self-reflection within the government that can lead to a change in political decisions. Beyond economic arguments, the ability for a critical self-reflection based on foreign and security policy arguments is important not just for future political decisions, but also for its legitimacy.

Abstract

The article looks at Germany’s arms export policy over the recent years and questions the ability for self-reflection. From the assumption that there is a certain degree of self-reflection, yet lacking transparency on the justification of arms export decisions, it argues for actually hindered self-reflection. While the number of questionable deals is increasing and some examples show that the German government now considers arms exports much more as an instrument of security policy, the political direction often seems unclear. Yet, the recently introduced new guidelines on the export of small arms and light weapons testify that there is some self-reflection within the government that can lead to a change in political decisions. Beyond economic arguments, the ability for a critical self-reflection based on foreign and security policy arguments is important not just for future political decisions, but also for its legitimacy.
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