Just as it says:
By the way, I realize the POD may have to be before 1900, but not by too much, and the effects will mostly be evident by WW1.
There seem to be a lot of partner switching World War swingers on here, so I thought I'd pose one I couldn't find. It seems like a stretch to me, but maybe someone has some knowledge that I don't:
Keeping the other key members of the alliances the same, is there any way for a sudden realignment to cause Russia to be in the Central Powers and Austria-Hungary to be in the Entente with the latest possible POD before June 28th 1914?
Now, I know what you're thinking: The Ottomans and Russia could never be on the same side - ever - but that's why this is a challenge.
My initial thoughts would be of a renewal of the courtship of the Austrians by the French and a breakdown in Austro-Italian relations, improved relations between Russia and the Ottoman Empire at the turn of the century, Russian participation in Reinsurance, and Austria-Hungary/German relations breaking down.
Presumably, Austria will still be the aggressor with Russia coming to Serbia's defense. When Germany (and Italy, hoping to gain Austrian territory) enters the fray with their ally Russia, Britain and France will be forced to intervene...
What would be the result of a Great War involving Germany, Russia, The Ottoman Empire, Italy etc. vs. Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Serbia, etc.?
Or is it even possible?