Lausanne Peace Treaty

The Lausanne Peace Treaty, signed in 1923, formally ended the hostilities of World War I between the Allied Powers and Turkey, replacing the Treaty of Sèvres. It recognized the boundaries of modern Turkey and granted it sovereignty. The treaty also addressed the status of minority groups and refugees. It helped stabilize the region after the war by establishing a framework for peace and political order, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The treaty marked a significant shift in international relations in the Middle East and the wider region.