The Locarno Treaties, signed in 1925, were a series of agreements aimed at securing post-World War I borders in Western Europe and promoting peace among nations. These treaties were significant as they marked a shift towards diplomacy and cooperation in a region still reeling from the effects of the war. The agreements included mutual guarantees of borders between Germany, France, and Belgium, and were seen as a hopeful step towards stability in Europe, although they ultimately failed to prevent future conflicts.

The Locarno Treaties fostered a brief sense of stability that contrasted with underlying tensions, reflected in poetry exploring fragile peace and international relations. Poets such as Wilfred Owen and Stephen Spender captured the complexities of post-war sentiments, emphasizing the precariousness of peace.