About the Committee
The League of Nations was the first international organization established with the primary aim of maintaining global peace and security following the devastation of World War I. Founded in 1920 under the Treaty of Versailles, the League served as a pioneering platform for diplomacy, collective security, and conflict resolution. Member states came together to prevent future wars through dialogue, disarmament efforts, and international cooperation. The League of Nations also addressed issues such as minority rights, humanitarian concerns, and the administration of former colonies under the mandate system. While the League ultimately faced limitations in enforcement and membership, it laid the foundation for modern multilateralism and significantly influenced the creation of the United Nations.
-Agenda Item
The agenda item addresses the Abyssinian Crisis, a major challenge to the authority and credibility of the League of Nations in the mid-1930s. The crisis arose from the invasion of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) by Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini, in direct violation of international agreements and the League’s principles of collective security. The discussion aims to examine the League’s response to the aggression, including the imposition of economic sanctions, the lack of military enforcement, and the broader implications for peace in Europe and Africa. Delegates will explore the failures of diplomacy, the influence of major powers, and the consequences of appeasement. The committee will work toward evaluating the League’s mechanisms for conflict prevention and determining how international cooperation could have been strengthened to uphold sovereignty and deter future acts of aggression.
"It is us today. It will be you tomorrow."
— Emperor Haile Selassie
