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Abstract <p>Through a study of British policy in the Balkans in the early 20th century, the author shows the overlapping of two levels of world politics: that of the international system, shaped by the relations of the Great Powers, and the regional level of South-Eastern Europe. The Balkan entanglements were used by the Whitehall as toolkit to maintain the balance of power in Europe—to develop cooperation with Russia within the Entente and détente with Germany as part of a concert interaction to build up relations with the independent Balkan states. It allowed London to pursue a policy of equilibrium, which, however, was contrary to the understanding of international environment demonstrated by Britain’s main rival, Germany.</p>

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Great Britain and the Balkan Origins of the First World War

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    2025年12月22日

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  • O. I. Aganson

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Abstract

Through a study of British policy in the Balkans in the early 20th century, the author shows the overlapping of two levels of world politics: that of the international system, shaped by the relations of the Great Powers, and the regional level of South-Eastern Europe. The Balkan entanglements were used by the Whitehall as toolkit to maintain the balance of power in Europe—to develop cooperation with Russia within the Entente and détente with Germany as part of a concert interaction to build up relations with the independent Balkan states. It allowed London to pursue a policy of equilibrium, which, however, was contrary to the understanding of international environment demonstrated by Britain’s main rival, Germany.