International Organizations

International Organizations and Concert of Europe

• The League of Nations was established after the Concert of Europe.
• The Concert of Europe was supported and operated by European powers, particularly the Great Powers, which included Britain, France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia.

Objectives of the Concert of Europe

• The main objective of the Concert of Europe was to maintain a balance of power and prevent wars in Europe through diplomacy and collective security.

The League of Nations

• The League of Nations was established in 1920 with the primary goal of promoting peace and security in the world.
• The structure of the League of Nations consisted of an Assembly, a Council, and a Secretariat.
• The goals of the League of Nations included preventing war, encouraging collective security, and promoting international cooperation.

Failure of the League of Nations

• The League of Nations failed to prevent the Second World War due to several reasons, including the lack of military power, the inability to enforce its decisions, and the ineffective leadership.
• The League's failure was also attributed to the fact that it was unable to prevent Japan's invasion of Manchuria, Italy's invasion of Ethiopia, and Germany's remilitarization of the Rhineland.
• Additionally, the League's failure to respond to the Italian invasion of Ethiopia and the German remilitarization of the Rhineland further weakened its authority and effectiveness.

Test your knowledge on the evolution, emergence, structures, and role of international organizations with this quiz. Explore the Concert of Europe and the League of Nations as key examples.