They have also been proud of their policy of Ostpolitik, looking east, normalising relations with Russia and the role that played in ending the Cold War.īut critics say they have been in a muddle. Some have worried about the idea of German tanks rolling east again to kill Russians as they did in WW2. Germans are uneasy about military aggression because of their Nazi past. But geopolitically it sends a clear message albeit belatedly to Putin that the West remains united and determined to stop him whatever his clumsy attempts at nuclear blackmail. It will be make a big difference perhaps decisively in a military sense. With its economic prowess and position in Europe come responsibilities and they should stop shirking them.Įither way Germany's decision to send Leopards, finally and agonisingly reached is a big deal. It is high time Germany acts its geopolitical shoe size they say, at the forefront of European nations. Their critics in the past week's furious tank debate say that is an excuse. That at least is how German officials have explained their predicament over the Leopard 2 battle tank. On the other it happens to produce and supply a weapon that could prove crucial in Ukraine's war against Putin. On the one hand for clear historical reasons it does not want to be seen taking the lead against Russia. International Affairs Editor has been stuck in an excruciating position.
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