The world politics came to a turning point. Many countries of Europe became engaged in the competition of colonialism and industrialization. Powerful countries divided the small states and began to fulfil their interests. This policy of nations created unrest and anarchy in Europe.
After 1900 CE the major events were as following :
- Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 CE : In Russo-Japanese war of 1904-5, Russia was defeated. This war badly affected the foreign policy and economic politics of Russia. Due to the defeat of Russia, Germany challenged France in Morocco and created a serious situation in the international region.
- Suppression of the revolt of Phage : To supress the revolt of Phage in the year 1911, France sent its troops to protect the life of the European people. So Germany opposed it and sent its warship to Agadir fort. Due to this the situation of international conflict was created.
- Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria : In 1908-09 Austria brought Bosnia and Herzeygovina into the Empire and this created a serious crisis. As a result of this Austria’s relations with Russia and Italy worsened.|
- Balkan wars : The Balkan wars of the year 1912-13 also made the international environment extremely stressful. The race of militarism and armanent due to these wars speaded up.
- Invasion on Serbia by Austria : On 28 July 1914 CE Austria invaded Serbia and along with it the first World War started which had far reaching results. Thus the above events created an atmosphere of anarchy and tension in the whole world which emerged in the form of the first World War.
