A set of principles outlined by President Woodrow Wilson during World War I as a basis for peace negotiations. It aimed to create a more just and stable world order after the war.
Related terms
Self-determination: The idea that people have the right to choose their own form of government and determine their own political status.
Open Diplomacy: A principle calling for transparent negotiations between nations instead of secret treaties or agreements.
National Sovereignty: The authority and independence possessed by a nation-state within its own borders.