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Treaty of Sévres

The Treaty of Sèvres, signed in 1920, was a peace agreement that aimed to dismantle the Ottoman Empire following World War I. It proposed significant territorial losses for the empire, granting land to Greece, Armenia, and the new nations of Syria and Iraq, among others. The treaty also imposed restrictions on the Ottoman military. However, it faced strong opposition from Turkish nationalists, leading to the Turkish War of Independence. Ultimately, the treaty was never ratified and was replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, which recognized the modern borders of Turkey.

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    The Treaty of Sèvres, signed in 1920, was one of the agreements following World War I aimed at dismantling the Ottoman Empire. It imposed severe restrictions on Turkey, splitting its territories among various nations and creating new mandates under European control. The treaty aimed to address national aspirations in the region but faced strong opposition from Turkish nationalists, leading to its eventual rejection. It was later replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, which recognized the Republic of Turkey and established its modern borders. The Sèvres Treaty is significant for its role in reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.