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.
-
March 2023
International Survey: Citizens Want a Stronger and More Democratic UN
A survey across six countries found widespread public support for increasing or maintaining UN authority and making its structures more representative of global citizens. Respondents also showed support for making decisions on major environmental and economic matters binding, and preferred a second chamber with directly elected representatives.
-
March 2023
The Clark-Sohn Plan
This article examines the Clark-Sohn plan, a historical proposal for world government designed to abolish war through constitutional amendments to the UN Charter. It contrasts this plan with other maximalist proposals, arguing that its focus on universal disarmament and world law makes it highly persuasive.
-
March 2023
The Need for Global Unity: How World Law Can Save Us All
The article argues that global threats like climate change, nuclear proliferation, and conflict require immediate global unity and conviction. It critiques the current failures of multilateral institutions, such as the UN Security Council and climate accords, and calls for strengthening the UN into a democratically elected world federation.
-
March 2023
Who Speaks for the World?
The article argues that great powers have historically used military might to launch assaults upon smaller societies, a pattern that continues today. It traces the historical push for global peace, from early federalist thinkers to the establishment and limitations of the United Nations.
-
September 2021
An Integrated Movement: The necessary steps to unite the world
A member of the Young World Federalists argues that the global federalist movement must overcome its internal fragmentation by uniting under a single umbrella, with shared branding, pooled membership, and a revitalized WFM-IGP, drawing on the experience of the movement-wide Working Group and the newly formed WFM-IGP Advisory Council. The author contends that operating in silos obscures the movement's real strength and makes unified action on a world federation impossible.
-
September 2021
WFM-IGP Congress charts a new direction
The World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy held its first online Congress in July 2021, attended by 39 delegates and 28 observers from 20 organizations on five continents, approving a new Strategic Plan under incoming Executive Director Sandra Coyle after years of transition that included leadership changes, funding cuts, and the transfer of flagship programs like the CICC and ICR2P to other NGOs. Election of a new Executive Committee was deferred to a resumed session in October 2021.
-
March 2021
Broad consultations planned for the S-G’s follow up to UN75 Declaration
On 21 September 2020 world leaders adopted the UN75 Declaration, setting out twelve commitments to action across the global agenda. The Declaration calls on the Secretary-General to report back with recommendations, and broad consultations are planned to inform that follow up.
-
March 2021
The Future of the Conference on the Future of Europe
The article discusses the proposed Conference on the Future of Europe, intended to consider possible reforms for the EU. It highlights disagreements over the Conference's leadership and the strong calls from federalist groups for a new treaty.
-
March 2021
Sir Brian Urquhart: A most worthwhile life in peace and war
This article profiles Sir Brian Urquhart, a distinguished international civil servant, scholar, and champion of peace. He is remembered for his pivotal roles in UN peacekeeping, mediating conflicts, and advising on global governance.
-
March 2021
The UNDP Human Development Report: Looking back to look ahead
The article reviews the history of the UNDP Human Development Report, noting its shift from measuring GDP growth to assessing human opportunity and freedom. It highlights the report's evolution, from focusing on human security and gender equality to addressing climate change and global inequalities.
