WW1 dissussion on readings

I don’t know how to handle this History question and need guidance.

Part 1: Public journals (100-150 words) For each public journal, you will choose one of the three guiding themes (Homefront/Fighting front, Identity, Memory) and explain the major conclusion about this theme that you have drawn from the current reading giving specific evidence from the readings with page numbers. Include at least one thoughtful question for your classmates and/or the instructor.

Part 2: 100-150 words respond to the below The Guns of August, Ch 1. reading is an excellent piece on what European identity truthfully meant at the turn of the 20th century. This idea of identity permeate the mindset of many Europeans, one example can be seen by Queen Alexandra’s feelings toward the German people. However, Social Darwinism was apparent in German mentality when it came to their own identity. At every opportunity, aristocrats of Germany would seize the moment for their own political gain, with the ultimate goal of gaining more power, glory, and land from the other European nations. Kaiser William took advantage of the naivety of the Russian Czar and attempted to turn Russian allegiance to France. At the funeral of King Edward, the Kaiser played a charade for a public appearance and then tried to leverage power over England in private conversations with other diplomats. This idea of identity was a catalyst for continued tension in Europe.

Question: The reading implies that many European nobles were aware of the Kaiser’s intentions when making public appearances or speaking to other diplomats. If this was the case, why did they not form an alliance and give the Kaiser some sort of warning for his actions?