What was Witte's strategy as a statesman?
To encourage wars
To avoid wars
To create political destabilisation
To overthrow the monarchy
Answer
Witte's strategy as a statesman was to avoid wars. He believed that Russia's best interests were served by maintaining good relations with other countries, and that war was a waste of resources. He also believed that Russia should focus on developing its economy and improving the lives of its people, rather than spending money on military buildups.
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