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The underlying causes are often remembered by the acronym :

Intense arms races and the glorification of military power. The underlying causes are often remembered by the

Complex secret treaties (Triple Entente vs. Triple Alliance) that turned a local conflict into a global one. The underlying causes are often remembered by the

Strong devotion to national interests, particularly in the Balkans. The underlying causes are often remembered by the

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. World Global Review: WWI in Ten Minutes

Competition for colonies and resources in Africa and Asia.