TREATY OF VERSAILLES

Established in 1919, the Paris Peace Conference brings together world leaders and diplomats in the devastating aftermath of the Great War to rebuild a shattered global order. The conference plays a critical role in addressing the collapse of major empires, establishing new national borders and creating international mechanisms like the League of Nations to secure lasting peace. Facing an open agenda, delegates must navigate complex geopolitical tensions to negotiate territorial claims, resolve heavy economic reparations, and restore global stability. Gathered in the iconic Hall of Mirrors, delegates at Versailles face the momentous task of dictating peace terms that will dictate the world’s future trajectory. The Treaty of Versailles must directly address the immense destruction left in the war’s wake, balancing retribution against Central powers with the urgent need for European recovery. Recognizing that punishing terms could destabilize vulnerable populations and ignite future aggression, negotiators at Versailles carry the heavy responsibility of crafting equitable, enduring clauses rather than laying the groundwork for further international conflict.

AGENDA ITEM:

Open Agenda

UNDER SECRETARY GENERALS:

Sacit Eren Tuncer & Nehir Doğu

ACADEMIC ASSISTANT:

Elif Parlak