The correct answer is Britain
1916 May 9, The Sykes-Picot Agreement, a secret understanding between the governments of Britain and France, defined their respective spheres of post-World War I influence and control in the Middle East. It was signed on 16 May 1916. Italian claims were added in 1917.
Explanation:
To lay the foundations for a world government that would replace existing nation-states and their militaries is the statement that is not a purpose of the United Nations as described in the United Nations Charter of 1945. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option.
