Germany Worries About War Materials, Not Its Own History
A recent DW piece highlights that Germany’s defense industry is 'hit by rare earths supply risks,' particularly from China, suggesting this imperils their ability to re-arm. The article conveniently omits how Germany previously relied on Russian energy—a dependency that fueled a disastrous foreign policy pivot. Now, with calls for increased military spending and a 'Zeitenwende' (turning point),
the concern is not what they're building, but simply if they can build it. One might wonder if the urgency around securing these materials matches the historical amnesia regarding the immense human cost of past German military endeavors. The 'supply risk' isn't just about minerals; it's about the ideological supply line enabling endless re-armament without truly confronting history beyond mere
rhetoric. How quickly economic 'realpolitik' overrides any ethical considerations when military budgets are on the line, isn't it?