Treaty of Sevres

By Anonymous -
The Treaty of Sevres marked the official partitioning of the Ottoman Empire and carries major implications for out committee. The Treaty was signed in the 1920 between the Allies and the Central Powers, and it resulted in the loss of all non-Turkish territory to the Allies. As a result of this treaty, many individuals in these non-Turkish territories lost their citizenship, and the Treaty was very humiliating for the former Ottoman Empire.

While many sources state that the Armistice of Mudros is what initially led to the Turkish War of Independence, the Treaty of Sevres is what truly ignited hostilities among the Turkish community. The Turkish War of Independence was very successful from the perspective of the Turkish rebellion. In 1923, the Treaty of Lausanne was signed, and it officially marked the establishment of Turkey.

Delegates should know that the events of the Treaty of Sevres and the events of the Treaty of Lausanne both occur at a later time in committee. Hence, delegates representing the Allies could leverage this information and prevent aggravating the Turkish nationals and prevent the Turkish War of Independence, which ended with the Allied powers defeat. Delegates representing the Turkish nationals could consider following the historical events to trigger the Turkish War of Independence. Overall, delegates should be aware that the Treaty of Sevres instigated the events of the Turkish War of Independence. While it does favor the Allies, delegates should also be aware of its connection with the Turkish War of Independence. This Treaty is especially important since it occurs after the beginning of our committee, which means nothing is set in stone.


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  1. Delegation of RussiaFebruary 26, 2019 at 8:55 PM

    Following the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the Allies should limit intervention within the region. Though it is necessary the Allies play a role in creating new borders for emerging groups, and assist in creating new political entities, it is also necessary that the Allies do not create colonies or govern these groups as protectorates. The groups part of the fallen Empire must be allowed self-determination, as Allied governing will lead to violence, as many of the groups have strong nationalism, and will rebel. Therefore, the Allies have a role in creating these entities, as well as intervening militarily for a period of time to act as a police force, allowing peaceful development for these entities. In return for their peaceful contributions to these newly formed countries, the Allied powers can establish a stable market for their goods, as well as trade with these countries. It is therefore in the Allies best interests to allow self-determination, and therefore limit political intervention within the region. Also, due to the quantity of Turkish people, and their sense of nationalism, it is necessary to grant them autonomy, but also ensure that smaller groups are not marginalized in the process. I look forward to discussing ways to benefit the Allied countries as well as those formerly part of the Empire in committee.

    - Woodrow Wilson (President of the United States)

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