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However, the League’s legacy extended beyond conflict prevention. It pioneered protocols and organizations addressing various issues, including labor rights, health, and trade. These initiatives laid groundwork for later international cooperation, influencing the development of modern international institutions such as the United Nations.
The inclusion of Germany and the Soviet Union into the League—albeit briefly—marked a move towards greater inclusiveness, but membership decline and rising tensions in the 1930s ultimately undermined the institution’s authority. As aggressive expansionism and militarization increased, many blamed the League’s inability to enforce collective security effectively, leading to questions about its efficacy.