World Federalism
All articles in World Federalism
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Why the UN is in danger of becoming irrelevant
December 2018
The world’s increasing interconnectedness has created systemic risks, from pandemics to regional conflicts, that challenge the current international order. The article argues that existing global governance systems, including the UN, are structurally outdated and incapable of addressing these modern challenges.
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A Tribute: Joseph E. Schwartzberg, 1928 to 2018
December 2018
This tribute honors Joseph E. Schwartzberg, a distinguished intellectual activist and leader in the World Federalist Movement. The article recounts his tireless dedication to global governance, detailing his passion for improving international systems.
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National Peacekeepers’ Day: Canada’s support for UN peace operations: Still a work in progress
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2018
Canada deploys 250 personnel to Mali as part of UN peacekeeping. The World Federalist Movement urges sustained commitment and expanded contributions.
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The UN’s Global Compact for Migration: An interview with Louise Arbour
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2018
UN migration envoy Louise Arbour says the non-binding Global Compact for Migration reflects wide agreement that migration has an overwhelmingly positive impact, and compares its path to the Rio-to-Paris climate process.
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The UN debates R2P – to what end?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2018
Atrocity prevention returned to formal General Assembly debate after nine years. Despite wider acceptance of the principle, the Secretary-General admitted the world still fails to prevent atrocities, and the doctrine is languishing.
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TakeAction for July 2018: Building international justice
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2018
Canadian world federalists ask supporters to email Foreign Minister Freeland and join a 19 July webinar so that Canada, an early champion of the Court, comes under its new jurisdiction over the crime of aggression.
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Canada and the situation in Mali
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2018
Canada’s role in Mali’s conflict highlights global governance challenges. The article explores peacekeeping, regional security, and international interests in a complex crisis.
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Canada’s newly released Strategy to Respond to the Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh
World Federalist Movement – Canada · May 2018
Ottawa’s Rohingya strategy commits $300 million over three years, but Canada’s world federalists question whether engaging the Myanmar government will help and regret that the Responsibility to Protect is left out entirely.
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Remembering Nita Dunn
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2018
Nita Dunn outlived doctors’ early estimates and often chose her own treatment; her family is holding no public service and asks friends to give to the World Federalist Foundation or share a good meal.
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New book about the United Nations
World Federalist Movement – Canada · February 2018
A new book launches in Ottawa exploring UN reform and future directions. The work examines the UN’s evolution and potential for innovation in global governance.
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Canada and UN Peacekeeping – on track for a diplomatic train wreck?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · October 2017
Reports say no Canadian deployment will be announced before Vancouver’s peacekeeping conference; Walter Dorn asks whether a country seeking a Security Council seat can host a pledging meeting while reneging on its own pledges.
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National Peacekeeping Day and Canada’s delayed commitments
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2017
Allies are raising support for UN operations while Canada, which pledged 600 troops, 150 police and $450 million after the 2016 London meeting, has yet to deliver, ahead of hosting a Vancouver pledging conference.
