Introduction: The Unfinished War and the Impossible Peace The Paris Peace Conference (PPC) of 1919 remains one of the most scrutinized and debated events in modern diplomatic history. Convened in the shadow of a cataclysmic war that shattered empires, claimed millions of lives, and redrew the political map of Europe and beyond, its stated aim was nothing less than establishing a durable peace. Yet, the treaties it produced – most notably the Treaty of Versailles with Germany – are often blamed for sowing the seeds of future conflict, particularly the Second World War. Understanding the PPC is thus crucial to…

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