Border Disputes Timeline

By pilar2007
  • Åland Islands Dispute (1920)

    Åland Islands Dispute (1920)

    Sweden and Finland contested the sovereignty of the Åland Islands. The League of Nations intervened, granting Finland sovereignty with autonomy for the Åland Islands' Swedish-speaking population.
  • Vilna 1920

    Vilna 1920

    Poland and Lithuania clashed over the city of Vilna (Vilnius), both nations claiming it as their own. The League of Nations attempted mediation, but the conflict escalated into military confrontations.
  • 1922

    1922

    The League of Nations recognized Vilna as the capital of Lithuania
  • 1923

    1923

    Italy occupied the Greek island of Corfu.The League of Nations intervened, resulting in the Corfu Protocol, which favored Italy's demands and showcased the League's limited enforcement power.

  • 1925

    Bulgaria and Greece disagreed over the border near Petrich, Greek troops invaded Bulgaria after an incident. The League of Nations intervened, and a ceasefire was negotiated. The League's decision predominantly favored Bulgaria, leading to a peaceful resolution of the dispute.