Within Austria-Hungary, as long as the Habsburg Family remains stable, the Empire can essentially maintain normal operations. Moreover, as long as Austria and Hungary reach an agreement, they can effectively utilize ninety percent of the Empire's strength.
What's more, the greatest mortal enemy of Austria-Hungary, Tsarist Russia, has disappeared, significantly boosting Austria-Hungary's military strength and political influence in the region.
On the Balkan Peninsula, the few remaining countries include Bulgaria, which is an ally, while Romania, Greece, Black Mountain, and Albania are no matches for the fully realized Austria-Hungary.
If the United Kingdom cannot impede Austria-Hungary's advances on the Balkan Peninsula, the next step for Austria-Hungary might be to assist the Ottoman Empire in reopening the Indian Ocean trade route.
