Washington Naval Treaty

The Washington Naval Treaty, signed in 1922, was an agreement among major world powers, including the United States, Britain, Japan, France, and Italy, to limit naval armaments after World War I. Aimed at preventing an arms race, it set restrictions on the number and size of warships each country could build. The treaty sought to enhance global stability and security by balancing naval power, particularly in the Pacific. It was the first international treaty to address military disarmament and marked a significant effort to promote peace in the interwar period.