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 2022
War Crimes Are a Feature of the War System
The Ukraine conflict serves as a grim reminder that barbaric warfare is often the result of our flawed international security system, or the “war system.” War is the court of last resort in a world spread out of international anarchy, where the law of force eclipses the force of law.
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June 2022
Mondial Interviews Amy Oloo, Incoming Executive Director of WFM-IGP
Mondial interviews Amy Oloo, incoming Executive Director of WFM-IGP, on her priorities for the organization, which include rebuilding programs and finances after a period of institutional transition, centering youth and Global South voices, and pursuing pragmatic partnerships with other global governance NGOs. Oloo identifies UN Security Council reform as overdue but structurally difficult, and favors both improving existing institutions and building new, more inclusive ones.
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September 2021
Religion and Democratic World Federation
This article examines how various religious groups and leaders advocate for a democratic world federation to solve global crises like genocide and climate change. These groups propose a world constitution and global laws to replace the current system of warfare and unenforceable treaties.
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September 2021
A Short History of the World Federalist Movement
This article traces the ancient and persistent idea of a single political entity governing all of humanity, citing examples from Socrates to Dante. It examines how this concept evolved through various historical periods, culminating in modern discussions about global peace and governance.
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September 2021
Nationalism On The Decline
This article tracks the recent rise of nationalist populist movements globally, noting how leaders like Trump and Bolsonaro gained power by appealing to public discontent. However, the piece concludes by detailing the subsequent wave of defeats for these nationalist forces across Europe and the United States.
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September 2021
What is a “United Federation of Nations”?
The article discusses the concept of a "United Federation of Nations," arguing that the global community should transform the current United Nations into a democratic federal world government. It draws parallels between this proposed transformation and the historical shift from the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution.
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September 2021
Many Global Problems, One Global Solution
The article argues that humanity must move beyond nationalism and inter-nationalism toward developing a global government to address current global problems. It calls for a resurgence of the world federalist movement to transform the current confederal United Nations into a federal democratic world government.
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September 2021
An Interview with Jordan Bankhead
Jordan Bankhead uses his novel Chaos Magic to promote world federalism, arguing that global crises are necessary for international cooperation. He suggests that achieving global political unity requires a cataclysm, as great powers are unlikely to voluntarily give up their power.
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March 2023
A Principle-Driven Three-Step Action Plan for Building a World Federation
The article argues that the world has become an interconnected organism susceptible to systemic risks, necessitating a collective response. It proposes that the only viable long-term solution is the establishment of a world federation with supranational institutions and binding legislation.
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March 2023
Constitution for the Federation of Earth: Structure and Function
This article outlines a proposed 'Earth Constitution' that grounds global governance in shared human dignity rather than national sovereignty. It details a World Parliament structure with three houses (Peoples, Counselors, and Nations) designed to embody the principle of unity in diversity.
