Chapter V · WORLD POWER OR DOWNFALL

Points of view for judging of the political situation—The States of the Triple Alliance—The political interests of France and Russia— The Russo-French Alliance—The policy of Great Britain— America and the rising World Powers of the Far East—The importance of Turkey—Spain and the minor States of Europe—Perilous position of Germany—World power or downfall—Increase of political power: how to obtain it—German colonial policy—The principle of the balance of power in Europe—Neutral States—The principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other States—Germany and the rules of international politics —The foundations of our internal strength