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The Eastern Question refers to the complex and multifaceted issue of the political and economic instability in the Ottoman Empire from the late 18th to early 20th centuries, and the subsequent strategic competition and political considerations of the European great powers. The Ottoman Empire's weakening military strength and institutional insolvency threatened to undermine the balance of power system in Europe, leading to a delicate dance of alliances and rivalries among the great powers. The Eastern Question was characterized by the rise of ethno-religious nationalism in the Ottoman provinces, as well as the ongoing modernization programme of the Ottoman Empire.