“The international relations of Germany between 1870 - 1914 were influenced solelyby the need to preserve the new nation state of Germany.” How far do you agree withthis statement?

German Foreign Policy 1870 - 1914.

During the 44 year period between 1870 and 1914 Germany pursued one
set of foreign policies under Bismarck and another under William II.
Bismarck, the man who shaped the newly united Germany, controlled
German foreign policy until 1890 and was heavily influenced in his
decisions on foreign policy to keep the peace in Europe and thereby
guarantee the security of Germany.
For example one of the main thrust of Bismarck’s foreign policy was to
ensure that France had no allies and was kept isolated. Bismarck
evidently pursued this goal to prevent a repeat of the Franco - Prussian
war (something Bismarck believed was contrary to German interests) and
did his best to try to divert “...the fiery steed of French ambition...” away
from their territorial losses in Alsace and Lorraine. Bismarck’s desire to
keep the peace in Europe was also part of his attempt to keep France
isolated; A crisis could polarise the Great Powers and France co...