The Fundamental Principles of the League of Nations
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The following were the fundamental principles of the League of Nations.
- It should promote unity among nations and keep peace and security in the world.
- The member nations of the League should respect and safeguard the frontiers of the neighboring nations without indulging in acts of aggression.
- The member nations should solve the problems arising among themselves only through the League of Nations. They should wait atleast for three months to hear from the League of Nations.
- If any of the member nations would indulge in war violating the conditions of the League, the affected nations would be saved, even by resorting to the weapons of war.
- All treaties contrary to the principles of the League of Nations should be given up.
Organs of the League of Nations
- The GeneralAssembly
- The Council
- The Secretariat
- An International Court of Justice
- International Labour Organization.
Achievements of the League of Nations
The League of Nations succeeded in solving various problems during its existence for about 20 years which deserve appreciation.
1) It settled a problem between Finland and Sweden regarding the ownership of Aaland Island in Baltic.
2) It solved a boundary dispute in Silesia and prevented a war between Poland and Germany.
3) It settled a dispute between Greece and ltalyoverthe island of Corfu.
4) It avoided a war between Greece and Bulgaria over the border disputes.
5) In 1926 Germany was admitted as a member of the League of Nations followed by Soviet Russia in 1934.
6) It solved a border issue between Peru and Columbia.
7) Through its other organs the League prevented the spread of many diseases.
8) It extended its helping hand in solving the problems of refugees and lepors. It whole heartedly promoted cultural co-operation among the nations.
9) It attempted to raise the standard of Education in various states.
10) The international Court of Justice handled more than thirty cases. It delivered judgments in some cases and in some others gave advisory opinions.
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