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Ultimatums heighten the stakes from "summary" of The Origins of the First World War by Annika Mombauer

The act of issuing ultimatums during a conflict serves to raise the level of risk and tension involved. When one party issues an ultimatum to another, it essentially sets a deadline with serious consequences attached, should the conditions not be met. This action significantly raises the stakes for both sides, as it forces a decision to be made within a limited timeframe, under the threat of severe consequences. Ultimatums are often used as a means of exerting pressure on the receiving party to comply with certain demands. By presenting an ultimatum, the issuing party is essentially saying that they are willing to escalate the situation further if their conditi...
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    The Origins of the First World War

    Annika Mombauer

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