All Mondial articles
Every article from the Citizens for Global Solutions and World Federalist Movement – Canada journal, searchable and cross-referenced by topic and issue.
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December 2018
COPLA Update
The campaign to establish a Latin American and Caribbean criminal court against transnational organized crime continues to gain support across governmental, academic, and civil society sectors. This initiative, COPLA, is viewed as a key strategy for deeper regional integration and cooperation.
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December 2018
UN2020: Landing pad or launch pad?
The article discusses the UN2020 initiative, a civil society-led effort calling for a comprehensive review and reform of the United Nations system. It highlights the growing recognition of multilateral challenges and the need for a more robust and coherent global governance structure.
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December 2018
The ICC comes under attack – again
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing renewed attacks from political figures, including US National Security Advisor John Bolton and former President Donald Trump. These threats challenge the court's legitimacy and its ability to conduct investigations, raising concerns about global justice and sovereignty.
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December 2018
European Identity – Fact or Myth?
This article examines the evolving nature of European identity, arguing that national and European values are constantly changing due to migration and globalization. It warns that current political trends, including rising nationalism and anti-immigrant sentiment, threaten international cooperation and the stability of the continent.
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December 2018
A Tribute: Joseph E. Schwartzberg, 1928 to 2018
This tribute honors Joseph E. Schwartzberg, a distinguished intellectual activist and leader in the World Federalist Movement. The article recounts his tireless dedication to global governance, detailing his passion for improving international systems.
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December 2018
Making Effective Use of Existing Legal Obligations in the Face of Atrocity Crimes
The article examines current challenges to addressing atrocity crimes, noting that the international community has struggled to uphold the principle of 'never again.' It argues that despite the existence of hard law obligations like the Genocide Convention, political obstacles, including the use of the veto, undermine global justice efforts.
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December 2018
ICC Update
This update provides a status report on various international criminal justice cases, covering situations in Darfur, the DRC, Georgia, Libya, and other regions. It details ongoing investigations and pending cases before the International Criminal Court, including the preliminary examinations in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and others.
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December 2018
Why the UN is in danger of becoming irrelevant
The world's increasing interconnectedness has created systemic risks, from pandemics to regional conflicts, that challenge the current international order. The article argues that existing global governance systems, including the UN, are structurally outdated and incapable of addressing these modern challenges.
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December 2018
A new vehicle for Progressive Multilateralism
Charles Marsh discusses a proposal for an 'alliance of multilateralists,' suggesting it could help fill the vacuum left by increasingly nationalistic powers. This bloc aims to jointly defend existing international rules and promote liberal multilateral values.
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December 2018
Supranational Political Economy by Guido Montani
In Supranational Political Economy, Guido Montani argues that a supranational governance framework modeled on European integration can rebalance politics and economics from Bretton Woods-era disorder through contemporary ecological and globalization crises. The book contends that a supranational world order allows global capitalism, inequality, and ecological challenges to be governed rather than left to uncoordinated nation-states.
