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PART I: Principles of Democratic Global Governance
1. The Peoples of the World Are Sovereign
The ideal of "one world" was established in the 1940s
Peace always grows as sovereignty expands
The UN does not represent the sovereignty of humankind
True sovereignty is personal and global
Nations retain their identity in a world federation
Sovereignty is legitimate political power-in action
A simple truth: Peace requires the rule of law
Legislators can quickly adapt global laws to global needs
We must distinguish the causes and effects of anarchy
"International law" is a misnomer
Global law is meaningful only if it is enforceable
Global law requires global courts of justice
Enforceable world law is an idea whose time has come
3. From World Citizenship to World Democracy
We need political enfranchisement at the global level
Individual accountability at the global level is an imperative
Ad hoc tribunals and the ICC mark a beginning
World citizenship is no longer a mere sentiment
Global activism for world citizenship is needed now
4. The Need for a Global Legislature
The grandest democratic endeavor of all time is imminent
The European Parliament is a prototype for a world parliament
Inspired citizens' efforts for global democracy have already born fruit
A world parliament could be launched as an autonomous body
A constitutional global democracy is needed now
5. The War System and the Wisdom of Federation
The war system has an insidious effect
The war system is toxic in each country
World federation is the solution to the war system
World federalism arose in response to World War II
Federation is radically different from confederation
The benefits of federation are many
6. How Do We Create a World Government?
Regional organizations could create a restructured UN
A union of democracies is a logical place to start
A worldwide constitutional convention is a plausible vehicle
The EU offers a historic model of a union of nations
Restructuring the United Nations is feasible and desirable
A few critical reforms could transform the UN
An opportunity like no other stands before us
PART II: Global Problems that Need Global Solutions
7. Eliminating Nuclear Weapons
Controlling "nukes" will require peoples' power
We must face the challenge of nuclear proliferation
No nation has a "right" to possess nuclear weapons
8. Global Sustainability through Global Law
The population crisis is accelerating
Overpopulation has a global solution
Global government is needed to address the AIDS epidemic
A solution to global warming is urgently needed
9. World Democracy and the Global Energy Crisis
Global government must play a key role in renewables
Hydrogen is an option--especially with a global approach
The role of conservation is critical
A global solution to the energy crisis is needed
10. Overcoming Poverty through Global Government
The world must address the preventable problems of the poor
Fighting global poverty is in everyone's interest
Global government is the only effective solution to global poverty
11. The Need to Rethink Borders
Migration and trade issues need a global solution
The EU is setting the stage for more open borders
The world is localizing and globalizing at the same time
12. The Critical Role of the US in Global Governance
America is currently not ready to lead the world
The world community is standing up to the US
The US is currently an obstacle to global environmental protection
13. How Do Corporations Influence the World?
The military-industrial complex unduly influences intern'l relations
Large corporations win friends and influence people-with money
Economic globalization cuts both ways
PART III: Global Activism for a New Epoch
14. The Inner Revolution for World Government
Young people are ready for global patriotism
Cultural lines are softening in an interconnected world
World government will liberate the inner life
Separation of "church" and state is needed at the global level
15. Focusing the Progressive Movement
Appendix A: Key Organizations and Websites in the Global Governance Movement
Appendix B: "Deck Chairs on the Titanic" by Tad Daley
Appendix C: "The World Federalist Movement: A Short History" by Joseph Baratta
Notes
Bibliography
Index