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Domestic Politics and War
- Domestic political concerns often influence decisions about foreign wars.
- These concerns vary depending on the governing system and historical period.
Russia's New Political Landscape
- After 1905, Russia saw a new era of domestic politics, with parties, elections, and public discourse.
- While not a free society, the authorities tolerated open discourse to avoid another revolution.
Russo-Japanese War and National Shame
- The Russo-Japanese War and its mismanagement became a source of national shame.
- Tsar Nicholas was criticized for failing to uphold Russia's honor.