Lausanne Conference

The Lausanne Conference took place in 1922-1923 in Switzerland, following World War I, primarily to address the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of modern Turkey. It aimed to resolve issues such as territorial boundaries, refugee rights, and minority protections, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923. This treaty recognized the sovereignty of Turkey and solidified its borders, replacing the earlier Treaty of Sèvres, which had been rejected by Turkish nationalists. The conference shaped the political landscape of the region and marked significant changes in international relations post-war.