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By virtue of size, central geographical location and economic prowess, united Germany is destined to play a pivotal role in post-Cold War Europe. This book explores German perspectives on the reshaping of European order, focusing on the eastern enlargment of NATO and the European Union. Adrian Hyde-Price begins by examining the distinctive nature of European order in the age of late modernity. He goes on to outline an innovative conceptual framework for analyzing German foreign and security policy, drawing on the insights of social constructivism and classical realism. He them examines German policy towards the eastern enlargenment of NATO and the EU, a process that is seen as central to extending the Euro-Atlantic security community eastwards. The study critically evaluates a range of perspectives on Germany's role in the new Europe, from claims that the "Berlin Republic" will be Central Europe's new hegemon, to arguments that Germany remains essentially a civilian power committed to multilateral and pan-European cooperation. The book concludes by evaluating Germany's potential contribution to the forging of a stable peace order in Europe.