Comment: It doesn't help: Germany must also do business with dictators

Politicians and managers are currently actively courting business and investment in the Gulf States. Even if they aren't dealing with democrats there, it serves German interests.

A high-level delegation visited a highly problematic region: North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Hendrik Wüst flew to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates with 17 top executives. The traveling salesmen have just returned from their visits to the desert states, promoting increased trade and investment in Germany .