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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June 2020
Albert Einstein from Pacifism to the Idea of World Government
This collection explores the evolution of Albert Einstein's thoughts on peace, war, and the potential for world government. It covers topics ranging from his views on pacifism and federalism to his open letters to the UN General Assembly.
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June 2020
ICC Update
This update provides a comprehensive overview of ongoing proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC), detailing various cases and legal developments. It also reports on the ICC's current investigative activities and the global status of Rome Statute ratification.
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June 2020
Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance
This article examines the global governance implications of artificial intelligence, defining AI and discussing its current applications from smart assistants to spam filters. It highlights the need for multilateral oversight to ensure technological advances serve the common good and strengthen the rules-based global order.
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June 2020
The UN at 75: The world planned a party. . . . Then the coronavirus showed up.
The article discusses the UN's 75th anniversary commemoration, highlighting the initial plans for global dialogues and multilateralism. Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the core push for renewing and strengthening the UN system remains strong.
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June 2020
Existing Legal Limits to Security Council Veto Power in the Face of Atrocity Crimes
This article examines the legal limits on the UN Security Council veto power, arguing that the P5 cannot use it to block measures against atrocity crimes. It explores three legal arguments demonstrating that the veto is constrained by international law, including jus cogens norms and the UN Charter.
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June 2020
Message from the Executive Director
Following the Democratic presidential debates, the author notes the lack of discussion on global solutions to pressing problems. The World Federalist Institute drafted questions and sent candidates copies of Planethood to promote the argument for a World Federation.
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June 2020
U.S. attacks on ICC require a determined response
The article discusses the recent escalation of hostilities between the U.S. government and the International Criminal Court (ICC). It argues that the ICC's jurisdiction is clear, covering crimes committed on the territory of state parties, regardless of national claims of sovereignty.
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June 2020
The Overarching Importance of Planned Giving
This article emphasizes the critical role of planned giving and estate planning in sustaining Citizens for Global Solutions (CGS). It argues that supporting CGS ensures the persistence of a vision for a global federation and a better future for humanity.
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June 2020
Asheville Archives: United World Federalists Formed in Asheville, 1947
This article details the formation and initial congress of the United World Federalists in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1947. Speakers at the event called for global unity and cooperation to prevent future conflicts and build a world of peace.
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June 2020
Coronavirus: Only public powers can protect our health
The coronavirus pandemic highlighted global deficiencies, demonstrating that no single nation can manage a crisis alone. The article argues that global coordination is necessary and that public powers, not market mechanisms, must manage essential services like healthcare.
