The Role of Collective Security in Maintaining the Stability of the European Continent 1919-1939
Abstract
The development of the collective security system in Europe after World War I and up to the outbreak of World War II is analyzed through the initiatives undertaken by European states, both within and outside the League of Nations, as means of protecting security and stability. The research also reviews the most prominent agreements and treaties aimed at resolving conflicts peacefully, the efforts made toward disarmament, and the reasons for the failure of these initiatives to prevent conflicts. The research concludes that, despite the nobility of its aims, collective security suffered from a lack of collective commitment and conflicting interests among the major powers, which weakened its effectiveness and led to its collapse as World War II approached.
Fields of Study & Subjects
World Wars: History
Literature
and Impact
History and International Relations
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Historical and Social Studies
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 53
- Pages
- 137–148
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN