- Postwar settlements: The Yalta and Potsdam Conferences focused heavily on determining how the world should be divided and governed after the war, including the establishment of the United Nations.
- Preventing future conflicts: Lessons learned from the aftermath of World War I led to an emphasis on preventing future conflicts and promoting international cooperation.
- Containment of communism: The rise of communism, particularly in Eastern Europe, became a major concern for Western Allied leaders, leading to discussions on how to contain its spread.
- Economic recovery: Addressing the economic devastation caused by the war was a key objective, with discussions on providing aid and implementing economic policies to rebuild Europe.
- Territorial disputes: The conferences aimed to resolve outstanding territorial issues, such as the borders of Poland and the status of Germany's eastern territories.