President Wilson's Fourteen Points

Definition

President Wilson's Fourteen Points were a set of principles outlined by Woodrow Wilson in 1918 as a blueprint for peace negotiations after World War I. They aimed to prevent future wars by promoting self-determination, open diplomacy, disarmament, and the establishment of an international organization (the League of Nations) to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Related terms

Self-determination: The idea that people have the right to choose their own political status or form of government.

League of Nations: An international organization proposed by President Wilson in his Fourteen Points to maintain world peace through cooperation among nations.

Open diplomacy: The practice of conducting diplomatic negotiations transparently and openly rather than through secret agreements.