League of Nations

In February 1933, the international order established after World War I was rapidly weakening. Germany, under newly appointed Chancellor Adolf Hitler, is increasingly hostile toward the military restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles. Japan, frustrated by limitations created through the Washington Naval Conference and criticism over its actions in Manchuria, is preparing to leave the League of Nations. Italy believes its sacrifices during World War I were ignored and claims it received a “mutilated victory,” fueling nationalist ambitions and desires for military expansion.

The League of Nations Assembly must address growing military grievances among these rising powers while attempting to preserve international stability and prevent further withdrawals from the League. Delegates must balance national interests, collective security, disarmament, and diplomacy in a world increasingly divided by nationalism, militarism, and distrust. Failure to resolve these disputes may permanently weaken the League and destabilize Europe and Asia.