With relations strained between Russia and Germany,…
1876 CE to 1887 CE
Under the resulting Dual Alliance, Austria-Hungary and Germany pledge to help defend the other against an attack by Russia.
In the event of war between Germany and France, however, Austria-Hungary promises nothing more than neutrality unless Russia is also involved.
As favorable as the Dual Alliance appear, it draws Austria-Hungary into Otto von Bismarck's web of alliances and diplomatic maneuverings.
Austria-Hungary thus becomes party to conflicts with France and Britain, countries with which it has no directly conflicting interests.
The Triple Alliance signed by Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary in 1882, for example, mainly protects Italian and German interests against France and does nothing to resolve outstanding issues between Austria-Hungary and Italy.
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