Abstract
The realist prescription that Europe should fear the Germans is misguided. The modern Federal Republic deviates from the characteristics traditionally attributed to realist states. Instead of acting as a coherent unit set on maximising its power, the German state is defined by its strong regional governments and corporations and a power‐sharing central government. While German history calls for vigilance, there is good reason to believe that the Federal Republic's commitment to liberal democratic values will be lasting. The Germans face a daunting task in rebuilding the east, and other west Europeans should fear more their failure than their success.
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