@article{2017:grebe:die_bedeut,
title = {Die Bedeutung von Selbstreflexivität in der Rüstungsexportpolitik für die deutsche Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik},
year = {2017},
note = {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.},
journal = {S&F Sicherheit und Frieden},
pages = {185--190},
author = {Grebe, Jan},
volume = {35},
number = {4}
}