World Federalism
All articles in World Federalism
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Greening the World Economy For A Sustainable Future
World Federalist Movement – Canada · February 2023
Seth Klein warns of climate emergency impacts. He draws parallels to past mobilizations for global transformation.
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A New Foundation for a Sustainable World
World Federalist Movement – Canada · February 2023
Endless growth in consumption is driving climate change, extinction and conflict, and clean technology alone cannot end overshoot. People will accept consuming less if the change is framed as a gain: more time for relationships, learning, service and creativity.
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A Speech at the 75th Anniversary of the Montreux Declaration
World Federalist Movement · February 2023
Regional integration in Europe shows how a federal system can work across borders, and European federalists belong in the same movement as world federalists. Climate governance is the best ground for a joint campaign, starting with a World Environment Authority.
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A Speech at the 75th Anniversary of the Montreux Declaration
World Federalist Movement · February 2023
In 1947 European and world federalists chose separate paths. Facing climate breakdown as well as the nuclear danger, they should now join forces in a “Union of Federalists” pressing every government for a Global Green Deal.
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Global Challenges Require Global Solutions: How We Can Prevent A Complete Climate Catastrophe
Citizens for Global Solutions · February 2023
The article examines the failure of international climate treaties. It highlights the need for global cooperation to prevent climate catastrophe.
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From National Secrecy To World Security: Friendship Sets Us Free
Citizens for Global Solutions · February 2023
National governments hide information and spy on rivals at great cost, breeding mistrust and fear while a billion people are starving. A democratic world federation with shared citizenship would let humanity pool information and resources, replacing secrecy with the cooperation of friends.
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The Spring of Civilization?
World Federalist Movement · January 2023
Nation-states have been breaking apart for decades, as a 1973 case for world federal government predicted, and climate change and nationalism now threaten civilization itself. The open question is whether the world federalist message prevails before catastrophe, or only after more world wars.
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Martin Sherwin’s “Gambling With Armageddon”
Citizens for Global Solutions · January 2023
Martin Sherwin’s ‘Gambling With Armageddon’ examines how nuclear weapons drive nations toward destruction. The Cuban missile crisis highlights the peril of nuclear brinkmanship in Cold War geopolitics.
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The Hope for a World Government
World Federalist Movement · December 2022
Fears that a world government would breed strife or be captured by the super wealthy are unfounded. Global diversity would force inclusive coalitions, and a federal level of government would finally be big enough to tax and regulate global corporations.
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Will there ever be world government? A reply.
World Federalist Movement · December 2022
A democratic world federation is both desirable and probably decades away, with one estimate running from 50 to 400 years. Only democracies should form its core, following the path Europeans took from a coal and steel community toward federation.
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Montreux Revisited: Lessons for Today
World Federalist Movement · December 2022
The Montreux Declaration’s legacy informs current debates on global governance. The article highlights historical parallels to today’s Ukraine crisis and the role of international law.
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Imperialist Wars—And What Could Be Done About Them
Citizens for Global Solutions · December 2022
Empires have been built by conquest for centuries, and decolonisation after World War II left newer forms of imperial domination. Anti-imperialist movements, resistance and condemnation help, but only a stronger international security system can end such wars.
