The Treaty of Lausanne

The Treaty of Lausanne, signed in 1923, was an agreement that officially ended World War I for Turkey and defined its modern borders. It replaced the earlier Treaty of Sèvres, which imposed harsh terms on the Ottoman Empire. The treaty recognized Turkey's sovereignty, established its frontiers, and addressed issues like the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. It also demilitarized certain areas and settled territorial disputes, helping Turkey regain stability and independence. Overall, it marked the beginning of Turkey as a modern, independent nation-state.