Germany’s New “Culture of Responsibility”

... are above all to be honoured with regard to the USA, which constantly insists on more vigorous participation by its allies in international security actions [2] . The new government coalition favours the country’s more active involvement in resolving ... ... including by military means. Reuters/Lukas Barth This signalled a transition to a new foreign policy paradigm based on the culture of responsibility , which envisages a substantial increase in Germany’s independence in making foreign policy decisions....