The Treaty of London, signed in 1915, was a secret pact between the Triple Entente and Italy, promising Italy territorial gains in exchange for its participation in World War I against the Central Powers. This agreement significantly influenced Italy's decision to join the war, altering the balance of power and the course of the conflict.

Treaty Of London (1915)

Treaty of London

The Triple Entente was a military alliance formed in the early 20th century between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom to counteract the growing power of the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. This agreement played a pivotal role in shaping the diplomatic landscape of Europe leading up to World War I, as the entangled alliances contributed to the outbreak and escalation of the conflict.

Triple Entente

Italy

World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, involving many of the world's great powers divided into two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. The war significantly altered geopolitical landscapes, led to the downfall of empires, and set the stage for World War II due to the unresolved issues and harsh treaties that followed.

World War I

Central Powers

Territorial gains

Secret pact

Influence on Italy's decision

The Balance of Power is a central concept in international relations theory that suggests peace and stability are maintained when military capabilities are distributed so that no single nation or alliance can dominate others. It operates under the assumption that states will act to prevent any one entity from becoming too powerful, often leading to alliances and counterbalances to maintain equilibrium.

Concepts

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