The Treaty of Versailles significantly shaped modern geopolitics by officially ending World War I and imposing heavy reparations on Germany. It aimed to establish lasting peace, but the treaty's terms generated resentment and economic hardship in Germany, ultimately contributing to the rise of totalitarian regimes and the onset of World War II. Additionally, the treaty redrew national borders and created new nations, which fueled tensions in Europe and the Middle East. Overall, its impacts on diplomacy, territorial integrity, and national identity are felt to this day in global relations.