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.
Nationalism and Sovereignty
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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 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
An Unusual Relationship: World Federalism and National Populism
National populist movements view the nation-state's sovereignty as sacred and absolute, rejecting any other political unit's representation. Both world federalists and populists criticize current international institutions for being insufficiently democratic or efficient.
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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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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.
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September 2021
World Federation And The Israel-Palestine Conflict
The author argues that the lack of global democracy and rule of law is the fundamental cause of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He posits that a world federation would protect all groups, allowing them to thrive as minorities rather than relying on national sovereignty.
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December 2018
The ICC comes under attack – again
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing renewed attacks from political figures, including US National Security Advisor John Bolton and former President Donald Trump. These threats challenge the court's legitimacy and its ability to conduct investigations, raising concerns about global justice and sovereignty.
