The League of Nations was established after World War I to prevent future conflicts and promote international cooperation. Its origins are tied to President Woodrow Wilson's vision for peace, articulated in his Fourteen Points, and it was formalized in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The League aimed to resolve disputes through diplomacy rather than warfare and sought to improve social and economic conditions globally, addressing issues like health and workers’ rights through various commissions [1][3][6].

However, the League faced significant challenges, including a lack of enforcement power and governance often swayed by the self-interests of its major members. Its inability to act decisively in key conflicts and to enforce its resolutions ultimately led to its failure and disbandment in 1946, after World War II, when its functions were absorbed by the United Nations [2][5]

What was the role of the League of Nations?

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