The Atlantic Charter was a policy statement that was issued in August 1941. It defined the allies’ goals for the World War. It was drafted by the United States and Great Britain and was later agreed to by all other allies. The charter states the goals of war “no territorial aggrandizement; no territorial changes made against the wishes of the people; restoration of self-government to those deprived of it; free access to raw materials; reduction of trade restrictions; global cooperation to secure better economic and social conditions for all; freedom from fear and want; freedom of the seas; and abandonment of the use of force, as well as disarmament of aggressor nations; in the Declaration by United Natiotions." The allies of World War II pledged adherence to the charters priniples on January 1,1942. The Atlantic Charter inspired a lot of international agreements that have shaped the world to the way it is today.