Wanderlust World Wanderlust World - Britain and Germany were competing for control of colonies and resources in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Naval Arms Race
- Britain had a long-standing policy of maintaining a navy larger than the next two navies combined, but Germany's rapid naval buildup challenged this dominance.
Economic Rivalry
- Germany's industrialization and growing economy threatened Britain's economic dominance.
Political Tensions
- Germany's authoritarian government and aggressive foreign policy created tensions with Britain's more democratic government and its commitment to maintaining the balance of power in Europe.