The Kellogg-Briand Treaty was signed on August 27, 1928, by Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg and French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand. Its goal was to renounce war as an instrument of national policy and promote peaceful resolution of disputes between nations. The treaty bound signatories to resolve all conflicts through peaceful means, and never to engage in war except for purposes of self-defense. Ultimately, the treaty failed in its aim of preventing war, as it did not provide for any effective means of enforcement. However, it paved the way for further disarmament negotiations and initiatives towards international cooperation and peaceful conflict resolution.
