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Jan van Aken

Jan van Aken is the current Foreign Policy Spokesman for the German Left Party and a member of the Bundestag.

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Deutschland Kurden demonstrieren in Köln

EU's PKK ban could undermine Turkish democracy

EU's PKK ban could undermine Turkish democracy

As Erdogan's purge continues to hit Kurds, could rethinking the PKK ban be a right response to growing authoritarianism?
ConflictsNovember 25, 2016
Deutschland Dietmar Bartsch und Sahra Wagenknecht Die Linke

German opposition blasts Merkel administration

German opposition blasts Merkel administration

Germany's Left party has reacted with deep skepticism over the government boosting military cooperation in Syria.
November 27, 2015
Jan van Aken bei Conflict Zone

The end of German check book diplomacy?

The end of German check book diplomacy?

What are the implications of German military engagement in Syria?
November 27, 2015
Jan van Aken bei Conflict Zone

Jan van Aken: Is humanity enough to combat 'IS'?

Jan van Aken: Is humanity enough to combat 'IS'?

If military action isn't an option, how do you fight IS? Jan van Aken of the German Left Party is on DW's Conflict Zone.
November 24, 2015
Deutschland Sturmgewehr G36

New weapon for German soldiers

New weapon for German soldiers

Germany's military has decided to get rid of its main assault rifle, the G36. A replacement will be sought by 2019.
September 8, 2015
Saudi Arabien Soldaten Archivbild 2010

Germany approves weapons exports to Saudi Arabia

Germany approves weapons exports to Saudi Arabia

The German government has approved military equipment deliveries to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt.
February 4, 2015