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The League of Nations: Hope After War
国际联盟：战后的希望
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Created in 1920 after World War I, the League aimed to prevent future conflicts through diplomacy and collective security.
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It had no army of its own and depended on member nations to enforce decisions — a serious weakness from the start.
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It successfully settled minor border disputes between Finland and Sweden, and Greece and Bulgaria.
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But when Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, the League condemned the action yet took no meaningful action.
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Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 exposed deeper flaws — major powers refused to risk trade or peace for distant justice.
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Germany, Japan, and Italy all withdrew from the League in the 1930s, showing how little authority it truly held.
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Though it failed to stop World War II, its structure and ideals directly inspired the United Nations after 1945.
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Its story reminds us that good intentions need real power, fairness, and consistent commitment to succeed.