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Italy's stance was more nuanced, sympathetic to Bulgaria’s interests against Yugoslavia, primarily due to rivalries in the Adriatic, and less committed to Bulgarian territorial restoration.
The American Perspective
The United States, under Wilson’s leadership, initially carried hopes of a fair and just peace based on self-determination. American experts conducted regional studies and offered somewhat favorable recommendations for Bulgaria, suggesting that southern Dobrudja and Thrace should belong to Bulgaria. However, US priorities soon shifted away from Europe, and the US Senate ultimately refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles or accept a formal peace with Germany, significantly diminishing America’s influence over European borders.