The Treaty of Sèvres

The Treaty of Sèvres was signed in 1920 after World War I, aimed at dismantling the Ottoman Empire. It imposed significant territorial losses on the empire, granting independence to countries like Armenia and Kurdistan, and reducing Turkey's borders. The treaty also restricted the Turkish military and placed its finances under international control. However, it faced strong opposition in Turkey, leading to the Turkish War of Independence. Eventually, the treaty was never fully implemented and was replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, which established modern Turkey's borders and recognized its sovereignty.