The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente by Germany's declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies. by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.

The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I primarily through the Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region. The decline of the Ottoman Empire led to the rise of nationalist movements in the Balkans, resulting in a series of wars and conflicts in the region. These conflicts created tensions and alliances that eventually contributed to the outbreak of World War I.