The increasing spirit of nationalism in Europe and quarrels over colonies resulted in:

An interest in following a policy of isolation.
An increased emphasis on militarism.
A warmongering effort among nations.
A renewed emphasis on imperialism.

This is the belief that a nation must develop and maintain a strong military force in order to pursue and defend its national interests.

The byzantine empire weakened after asia minor

The directory was unsuccessful and was eventually replaced because no constitution had been created that outlined its authority. it was connected with the reign of terror. its members did not get along with napoleon. the national convention did not agree with the directory's decisions.