June 2026
Canada must strengthen international rule of law by curbing UN Security Council veto abuses. The UN's effectiveness is undermined by repeated misuse of veto power in Sudan crisis.
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.
June 2020
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.
June 2019
The UN General Assembly's adoption of resolution A/RES/73/299 sets the organizational framework for the UN's 75th anniversary in 2020, establishing a Leaders Summit, a political declaration, and a Secretary-General-led global dialogue under the theme 'The future we want, the United Nations we need.' The World Federalist Movement-convened UN2020 Initiative shaped the resolution, though civil society groups secured a more limited role than they sought after opposition from Russia, China, and members of the Non-Aligned group.
December 2019
This article provides an update on the COPLA campaign, which aims to establish a Latin American and Caribbean Criminal Court to combat transnational organized crime. The initiative has received support from various political forums and emphasizes the need for international cooperation and civil society involvement.
