World War I resulted in significant political consequences, drastically altering the global landscape. The war led to the collapse of empires, including the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, German, and Russian Empires, paving the way for the establishment of new nations and political entities. Additionally, the Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh reparations on Germany and redrew national borders, fostering resentment that contributed to future conflicts. The League of Nations was established in an attempt to maintain peace, although it ultimately proved ineffective. Overall, WWI reshaped international relations, increased the number of democracies, and laid the groundwork for the rise of totalitarian regimes in the subsequent decades.