June 2026
Addressing Displacement: An Inherent Problem of a Divided World
Over 120 million displaced people face human rights violations. A divided world system creates stateless individuals and refugee crises.
World Federalism
Voices in World Federalism
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June 2026
The Dangers of Big Power Domination of Global Affairs
The UN Security Council's veto power blocks ceasefire resolutions. The P5's dominance undermines global governance and peacekeeping efforts.
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September 2021
National Sovereignty under a United Federation of Nations
The article argues that a democratic world federation, modeled after the U.S. Constitution, could replace the current war system. It proposes shared sovereignty to protect nations from invasion, pollution, and systemic human rights abuses.
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December 2023
How a World Federation Can Respect and Protect LGBTQI+ Rights
World federalism advocates for universal human rights, but the current international human rights treaties reflect outdated political and social realities. Addressing evolving social and political realities, such as the struggles of LGBTQI+ persons, is crucial for effective global governance.
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December 2023
In Defense of an Idealist Approach to UN Reform
World Federalists advocate for fundamental changes to the UN system, arguing that the Security Council's structure is inherently undemocratic. The article details how the veto power of the P5 members stifles global progress, preventing effective world policy from coming to fruition.
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December 2023
International Poll: Public Supports a World Parliament and World Law
A YouGov survey of 13 countries found that a majority of the public supports the creation of a world parliament. This poll confirms broad public endorsement for a global democracy empowered to address global challenges.
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December 2023
How Strengthened Global Governance Could Produce a Nuclear-Free World
The world faces an existential nuclear danger, with nine nuclear powers engaged in an arms race and military confrontations. Creating a nuclear-free world, however, remains possible through global cooperation and disarmament efforts.
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December 2023
For Oppenheimer, a World Government Was the Only Way to Save Us From Ourselves
Oppenheimer, a leading proponent of world government, argued that international control was the only way to prevent a nuclear arms race. His early proposals for an international Atomic Development Agency laid the groundwork for global cooperation.
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June 2024
Humanity Is an Idea
Brandon Nakasato, an educational administrator at the University of British Columbia working to revive the WFM – Canada Vancouver Branch, argues that humanity is not merely a biological fact but an idea: an unfinished nation built through acts of mutual recognition. He contends that recognizing the humanity of others is itself a form of nation-building toward a shared global community.
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December 2025
World Citizenship: A Recent Phenomenon With Ancient Roots
World citizenship, a concept with ancient roots, transcends national legal definitions of belonging. This status emphasizes humanity's shared DNA and our collective duty to govern our world peacefully and sustainably.
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December 2025
The Sword of Damocles Falls: The Impact of US Sanctions on the ICC
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), bringing the court into a crisis. The US action, which targets ICC staff and their families, raises serious questions about the commitment to global justice.
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June 2022
Democracy in Decline?
Joseph Preston Baratta challenges the narrative of democratic decline, presenting historical data on the growth of republics. The analysis shows that democracies have consistently outpaced autocracies since the late 20th century.
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June 2022
It’s Time to End the Suffering
The world faces cascading crises, from pandemics and economic recession to the war in Ukraine. The international community must act to build a system of global governance fit to serve humanity’s needs.
