All Mondial articles
Every article from the Citizens for Global Solutions and World Federalist Movement – Canada journal, alongside selected writing from allied organisations, searchable and cross-referenced by topic, issue and source.
Articles
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Existing Legal Limits to Security Council Veto Power in the Face of Atrocity Crimes
June 2020
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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The UN at 75: The world planned a party. . . . Then the coronavirus showed up.
June 2020
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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Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance
June 2020
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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Women, Peace and Security Network – Canada update
World Federalist Movement – Canada · April 2020
Canada’s Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill, briefed civil society members on trips to Jordan and Africa, while the overdue action plan report has stalled the advisory group’s next meeting.
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A “Canadian Centre for Peace, Order and Good Government” – say, what?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · April 2020
The Canadian government launches a new peace and governance center. Details remain unclear as officials plan its structure and mandate.
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What is UNDRIP?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2020
UNDRIP outlines Indigenous rights in international law. Canada’s implementation of UNDRIP remains stalled.
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TakeAction for March 2020: Canada and the ICC investigation in Afghanistan
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2020
Successive Canadian governments never opened a credible inquiry into detainee abuse in Afghanistan, so WFM–C asks readers to write ministers Sajjan and Lametti demanding cooperation with the ICC and a thorough domestic investigation.
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International Criminal Court Updates (February 2020)
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2020
Canada has reportedly told the ICC that Palestine is not a recognized state and the court lacks jurisdiction, while Darfur’s case stays at the pre-trial stage because Al Bashir is not in custody.
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TakeAction: United States removes restrictions on landmine use: What should Canada do?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2020
The United States lifts landmine restrictions, sparking debate on global governance and humanitarian norms. Canada faces a pivotal decision on aligning with international humanitarian law.
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Women, peace and security update: Appointment of an Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security
World Federalist Movement – Canada · January 2020
Canada’s first Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security took office in 2019 with a broad advisory mandate across nine ministries. Civil society has met her, the annual progress report is delayed by the election, and the Security Council adopted a new resolution.
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WFMC News for January 2020: International Court of Justice ruling on the Rohingya crisis
World Federalist Movement – Canada · January 2020
Unanimous, binding and unenforceable: the ICJ’s order on the Rohingya leaves Myanmar to police itself, with a report due in four months, while Myanmar’s foreign ministry denies any genocide.
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UN2020 Update (December 2019)
World Federalist Movement – Canada · January 2020
With little hope of major UN reform by the September 2020 leaders’ summit, campaigners want the UN’s anniversary year to start a longer process of modernisation, and more than 80 organisations have drafted a plan of action for 2020.
