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Smaller nations, such as Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, and Spain, approached the League cautiously, concerned about dominance by the great powers. Many feared the organization might serve as a tool for the major countries to impose their will, marginalizing less influential members. Despite the ideal of equality, inequalities persisted, and the voices of smaller states remained underrepresented.
The League’s Early Challenges and Limitations
Despite broad optimism about the League's potential, its initial record was mixed. It failed to prevent conflicts such as the Greco-Bulgarian War in 1925. Its disarmament efforts were ineffective, and geopolitical tensions soon exposed the system’s weaknesses.