Cavour's foreign policy

Cavour's foreign policy focused on strengthening Italy’s northern and central regions by forming strategic alliances and reducing external influence. He aimed to unify Italy under a constitutional monarchy, primarily by allying with France against Austria, Italy’s main obstacle at the time. Cavour sought diplomatic negotiations and military efforts to expand Italian territory gradually, valuing stability and modernization. His approach was pragmatic, balancing diplomacy with military action, to position Italy as a unified nation capable of defending its interests and maintaining European balance of power.