Potential Conflict

• The impact of the formation of the Dual Entente and Dual Alliance on international relations was significant
• Their secret nature meant that other powers didn’t know the specific terms of the agreements as it increased suspicion and tension between the newly formed alliances
• However, the alliances acted as a deterrent of war as military leaders knew that they were no longer fighting one other country and if they declared war, they were starting a war that would engulf most of Europe