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Aaland Islands Dispute (1920)
This dispute arose between Finland and Sweden over the sovereignty of the Aaland Islands. The LON meditated the conflict and ultimately awarded the islands to Finland. But with guarantees for the Swedish-speaking populations cultural. This event showcased the League's effectiveness in peacefully resolving territorial disputes and promoting minority rights, establishing it as a key player in international diplomacy during the 1920s. -
The Chanak Crisis (1922)
This occurred when Turkish forces threatened to occupy the neutral zone around the Turkish city of Chanak Britain requested League intervention to deter Turkish aggression and protect its interests in the area. This event highlights a limitation of the League's power in enforcing collective security measures without the support of major powers. -
Corfu Crisis
This event stemmed from the murder of an Italian general of the Greek-Albanian border. Italy demanded compensation from Greece and occupied the Greek Island of Corfu. The LON condemned Italy's actions but ultimately brokered a settlement in which Greece paid compensation. The League managed to resolve the crisis peacefully, but its inability to enforce its decisions on Italy weakened its authority and raised doubts about its effectiveness in maintaining international peace. -
Fiume Crisis (1924)
This event erupted when Italian nationalist forces seized control of the city of Fiume despite it being assigned to Yugoslavia by the treaty of Rapallo. The LON intervened and brokered a compromise, allowing Fiume to become an independent free city under their supervision. The League successfully resolves the crisis and prevented a larger conflict, some did see this as a weakness though. -
Dawes Plan (1924)
This event was an attempt to address Germany's inability to pay its WWI reparations by restructuring its payment schedule and providing loans. The plain aimed to stabilize the German economy. This event indirectly supported the LON goal of maintaining peace through economic stability. -
Genoa Conference (1922)
This conference was to address post-war reconstruction and economic cooperation in Europe. Although, it failed to achieve significant agreements on economic issues. This conference undermined the confidence in the League's ability to address economic crises and prevent future conflicts. -
Germany Joins the LON (1926)
This marked a significant step towards international reconciliation after WWI. It signaled Germany's reintegration into international community and commitment to collective security and peace resolution of disputes. This step showed the LON effectiveness as an international organization, demonstrating its ability to promote diplomacy. -
German Reparations Fixed at 132 Billion Gold Marks (1929)
This decision aimed to ease Germany's economic burden and facilitate post war recovery. The plan restructured Germany's payments and extended the deadline for repayment. Providing much-needed relief to the struggling German economy. This highlighted the League's efforts to maintain peace and stability in the aftermath of WWI. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928)
This was a treaty that renounced war as an instrument of national policy. Signed by numerous countries, the pact aimed to prevent future wars through disarmament and peaceful conflict resolution. This pact aligned with the LON objectives of promoting peace and preventing conflicts through diplomacy and international cooperation. -
Lausanne Conference (1923-1924)
This conference was made to renegotiate the terms of the Treaty of Severes, which had imposed severe penalties on Turkey after WWI. The conference recognized Turkey's borders and sovereignty. The successful conference demonstrated the LON ability to facilitate diplomatic negotiations and resolve territorial disputes.