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Not that you addressed me directly, tcharles, but here's another thought:
What natural resources do Islamic nations such as Iran, Sudan, Iraq, UAE, and a number of other countries that may or may not have good relations to Germany, have?
Oil.
Who recently signed a deal with Sudan?
Lundin Petroleum, Sweden.
Does Germany have a large muslim community from aforementioned oil producing countries?
Yes.
Did they have deals with Iraq?
Yes. (so did Volvo)
Do they have deals with Iran?
Yes.
Furthermore, I would say that the European mentality, institutional structure and various other issues mentioned elsewhere, along with a lack of imagination, adds up to an unwillingness or inability to address any situation. Status quo and pax Europae!
Btw, didn't a number of European countries let their arms industries trade with the Middle East? I could be mistaken, though.
Martin
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