A foreign minister who knew little of foreign affairs and nothing of foreign policy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts Ribbentrop lacked knowledge of foreign affairs and policy.
- In plain terms
- Ribbentrop knew little about foreign relations.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders should understand their field before leading.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How important is experience for foreign ministers?
Another view
Lack of knowledge may be overstated by critics.
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