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Diplomacy must not become a dirty word

The security policy debate among democrats in Germany’s center is largely limited to a collective call for weapons. But even military force does not guarantee peace; it must be supplemented by a civilian pillar, writes former top German diplomat Martin Kobler.

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Martin Kobler
10. October 2025
Among other things, Martin Kobler headed the office of former Federal Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer and was German ambassador in Cairo and Baghdad. (John Bompengo / Radio Okapi)

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Last updated: 10. October 2025

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