The establishment of the League of Nations resulted in a mixed legacy. Created after World War I to promote peace and prevent future conflicts, it marked an important step toward international cooperation. However, the League faced significant challenges, including the absence of the United States, which undermined its authority and effectiveness. Lacking enforcement mechanisms, it struggled to address aggression by axis powers in the 1930s, leading ultimately to its failure in preventing World War II. Despite these shortcomings, the League of Nations laid the groundwork for the later establishment of the United Nations, influencing international diplomacy and the discourse surrounding global governance.