While the Black Hand and Gavrilo Princip provided the spark for World War I, it was actually Nikola Pašić who kept Serbia from burning down in the years leading up to it. This episode explores the career of the 'Balkan Spider,' a politician who served as Prime Minister for nearly two decades through shifting alliances and internal coups. We look at how he navigated the treacherous waters between the Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, and Russia, often playing them against each other to secure Serbian autonomy. From the assassination of King Alexander Obrenović to the complex diplomacy of the Pre-War era, we examine the man who prioritized state survival over romantic nationalism. You will hear about his controversial treaties, his clashes with military intelligence, and the quiet, bureaucratic maneuvering that defined Serbian politics before the Great War.
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