Kellogg-Briand Pact – Part 4: From fragile peace to the edge of catastrophe

The ink was barely dry when the world put the Kellogg-Briand Pact to the ultimate test. Would promises hold, or would the old forces of violence and ambition return?At first, there was euphoria. Sixty-two nations had signed. The world’s newspapers declared a new age. But beneath the headlines, the reality was more complex. The pact, lacking teeth, soon faced its first trial. In nineteen thirty-one, Japan invaded Manchuria. The global community, including the League of Nations, responded with words but little action. Japan ignored the protests and withdrew from the League. The Kellogg-Briand Pact had been violated, but there was no punishment.Learn more at: https://thetreatyarchive.com/treaty/kellogg-briand-pactThe Treaty Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, dedicated to exploring the history of global peace treaties and diplomatic agreements that shaped the modern world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheArchiveNetworkDiscover more at: https://thetreatyarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.