HIS103Y1 Lecture 16: HIS103Y1 Lec 16
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Prussian refused to support russian invasion into ottoman empire. Dual alliance between austria hungary and prussian empire. Both states commit themselves to protect the other in case of russian attack. Australians fell dual alliance will give them wiggle room in balkans. A tactical maneuver from bismarck to keep austria in his orbit. Preventing worry of austria from cooperating with russians. Bismarck wants things to stay as they are, no war with russians. Sets up for 3 emperors alliance of 1881. Binds german empire, austria hungary and russians. Part of treaty is that austria and russia will have to mediate and negotiate so war will not happen. Bismarck wants to play leading role in european politics. France is left out on continent, this treaty helps keep treaty isolated. Paris wont decide to attack germany if its isolated unless they have partner. Prussia pressuring russian sto free slavs from ottoman rule. Italy can be considered part of greater international system.
