At the Paris Peace Conference, Great Britain's main interest was to maintain its empire and ensure a balance of power in Europe, while also seeking reparations from Germany. France aimed to secure its borders and prevent future German aggression, advocating for harsh penalties against Germany and the establishment of a buffer state in the Rhineland. The United States, under President Wilson, sought to promote self-determination, establish the League of Nations for collective security, and ensure a lasting peace through his Fourteen Points. Each nation’s priorities reflected their unique national security concerns and geopolitical ambitions following World War I.
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