Kawsar Mia1, Dr. Abdul Momen2, Yeasin Arafat3
1 Post Graduate student, Department of Islamic History & Culture, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2 Associate Professor, Department of Islamic History and Culture, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
3 Post Graduate student, Department of Islamic History & Culture, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
1 https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5692-3555, 2 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8001-9825, 3 https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7612-128X
Corresponding Author: Kawsar Mia
https://doi.org/10.63711/ijdr.net20250204
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ABSTRACT
The research investigates what historical events caused the Ottoman Empire to fight against Balkan nations seeking independence from their domination. The writing outlines the path of combat during the war, while also analyzing how the Balkan Wars influenced both regional areas and international diplomacy leading up to World War I. The research methodology combines qualitative research with secondary literature to evaluate the effect of the Balkan wars on International Policy. The collection of data relies on literary research that uses corresponding publications and scholarly articles, and various other materials as secondary documentation. Research findings showed that the war resulted in solidifying the regional socio-political unity, together with homogeneity. Ambition combined with personal animosity between rulers of the Balkan countries and the Ottoman Empire remained the chief reason behind the Balkan Wars. The war developed because of the sultanate’s decline, together with Russian control, Turkish Italian warfare, nationalism, propaganda as well as Balkan force alliances, and a lack of diplomatic efforts. Geopolitical transformations emerged from the Balkan War as it simultaneously turned into a devastating humanitarian crisis, which started the chain of events that led to the First World War. This research functions as an educational framework for counselors and educational experts to develop proficiency in the Balkan Wars and the First World War. Readers who acquire information from this research will gain a detailed understanding of the reasons behind the conflict between the Empire and Balkan nations confronting freedom. A distinctive element of this research focused on analyzing how the wars led to the beginning of World War I. National and international governments, along with peace advocates and policy makers, need to study the collective war memories to enhance cultural identity while rebuilding national consciousness so they can establish regional relationships for developing a better resilient nation.
