When I actually think about it, a world government that unites all the current nation-states of the world seems like a completely good idea that has a few risks and minor downsides involved.
Due to the fact that I have nothing better to do, I'm going to list the pros and cons to a united world government:
PROS:
-No more wars between nations. That's not to say all war would be abolished, because there would still be an abundance of biker gangs and mafioso fighting over territory in the criminal underground, and that's not to say there wouldn't be regional armed revolts triggered for different reasons, but a majority of war would dissipate with no more independent nations to fight each other over trivial causes.
-There would be one currency and one connected economy under the world government, which would make it much harder for the worldwide economy to plunge into turmoil as it's been doing lately.
-Borders would be effectively abolished which would render things such as passports obsolete and useless. It would make travelling between continents and regions much easier.
-Hopefully, over time, extreme patriotism that could lead to hate and violence would dissipate, or would at least become united as so no one could really fight over the cause.
CONS:
-If the majority decided they didn't wish to be a part of the world government, then a large World War III sort of revolt would occur and would probably end in much of the same tragedy as the First and Second World Wars did.
-If a megalomaniac dictator was somehow able to weasel his way into office, then he would have complete control of the world from the very start, giving him the authority and power to do whatever he wished.
-Initially, their would be plenty of people angry that their national identity would be being taken away from them, and in places such as the United States and Islamic countries, it could lead to armed revolt and rioting. In Islamic countries, that revolting would probably carry on for decades.
-Conflict over religion would still occur internally, and could lead to alot of tragic, troubling, and dangerous situations.
-Racism wouldn't be abolished, and it would probably continue the same way it does today. Hopefully a world government would be able to quell racial tensions to some vague degree.
-From the get-go their would probably be alot of nations that would be more than simply stubborn to join. At some point, after all the countries that wished or didn't mind to be a part of the world unification movement had all been properly incorporated into the massive territory, we'd probably have to invade and occupy these territories until they'd be ready to be properly annexed into the world government.
COMPROMISES THAT COULD BE MADE AND EXCEPTIONS:
-One option to deal with the stubborn nations that would not wish to join without taking military action would be to attempt to bride them to join, or enter into long diplomatic debates until finally they decided they needed or wished to join.
-To maintain national identity and quell any hard feelings over the matter, each country could be made into large regions. For example: the United States could be made into the world region that would maintain the title of the United States of America, with every state acting as a sub-region to the area.
-If a megalomaniac dictator was to take control, chances are the world population wouldn't put up with it. They'd find a way to oust him or her from their position of power, and hopefully not end up creating different independent nations in the process.
Well, as much as I highly doubt that anyone that would actually look at this and consider attempting to bring it into effect, I thought I'd just write my thoughts down on the matter. Who knows? Maybe if I'd just left it in my head, I would have forgotten, and this way if I do forget, it'll be easy to refresh my memory by just checking my blog.
Anyways, I hope that entertained anyone that decided to take a peak at my blog, and I wish you all the best.
very well stated blog.. you answered some real questions i had about this issue =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information. It helped me out in my paper for some questions that I was concerned about.
ReplyDeleteWorld government is needed for the progression of humanity and the expansion of humanity as a whole.
ReplyDeletethis is true, but we are not ready to hold a one world government. to much of the world still looks out for themselves, and for a one world govt to TRULY work, everyone on the planet would have to be able to put their diffrences aside. the world is too greedy, and we run the risk of backtracking in history (imagine kings and queens in a modern age, if someone held the highest title in the OWG was selfish and greedy, instead of being for the betterment of humankind, thats exactly where we would be.)
DeleteI have seen lots of stories of corruption in the news and noticed a pattern bigger a country the more corruption it will have as well as gridlock. Smaller governments are easier to manage, have better representation for the people and will be able to provide better for the people. What kind of corruption will we see with a world government. Politicians and governments today are irresponsible and often mismanage resources leading to famine, rioting,wars ,and etc, but with different nations the biggest effects of it are usually limited to the nation but what would happen on a global scale. That could be a disaster the can wipe out humans or even leave the world in a mess like Somalia. The world government seems like it will end conflicts but if you think about it more wars can still occour in a world government. Take for example Japan (the first central government) who fell apart after neiboring provinces got greedy and broke off the central authroity and started a warring states period and the same thing happend in China as well. One world economy also is a great idea but it would give the corporations too much control over society and make it harder for small businesses to start up and hurt entrepreneurship. National Pride is a good thing and can be used to encourage people to volunteer donate and help the local community and also gives nationality groups a reputation so they can encourage people to give and give the nation a honorable representation. When you look at the bigger picture the cost out weighs the benefit. It is not a good idea too implement a cure that is worse than the disease its self.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to reduce wars, then we should encourage diplomatic cooperation and help to develop 3rd world countries and etc.
Economies can be improved by keeping a proud population that is happy and doing careers that they like and trading with each other which is a way of spreading ideas showcasing the pride of different groups of people, which can help to discourage racism.
After WW2 the Japanese Americans faced racial discrimination, but after Japanese Animae came to the US and Americans decided that the Japanese were good at making cartoons ,food and etc the racial discrimination against Japanese decreased. Imported stuff also seems to be fancy so nations should be around too keep their brand.
I have seen lots of stories of corruption in the news and noticed a pattern bigger a country the more corruption it will have as well as gridlock. Smaller governments are easier to manage, have better representation for the people and will be able to provide better for the people. What kind of corruption will we see with a world government. Politicians and governments today are irresponsible and often mismanage resources leading to famine, rioting,wars ,and etc, but with different nations the biggest effects of it are usually limited to the nation but what would happen on a global scale. That could be a disaster the can wipe out humans or even leave the world in a mess like Somalia. The world government seems like it will end conflicts but if you think about it more wars can still occour in a world government. Take for example Japan (the first central government) who fell apart after neiboring provinces got greedy and broke off the central authroity and started a warring states period and the same thing happend in China as well. One world economy also is a great idea but it would give the corporations too much control over society and make it harder for small businesses to start up and hurt entrepreneurship. National Pride is a good thing and can be used to encourage people to volunteer donate and help the local community and also gives nationality groups a reputation so they can encourage people to give and give the nation a honorable representation. When you look at the bigger picture the cost out weighs the benefit. It is not a good idea too implement a cure that is worse than the disease its self.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to reduce wars, then we should encourage diplomatic cooperation and help to develop 3rd world countries and etc.
Economies can be improved by keeping a proud population that is happy and doing careers that they like and trading with each other which is a way of spreading ideas showcasing the pride of different groups of people, which can help to discourage racism.
After WW2 the Japanese Americans faced racial discrimination, but after Japanese Animae came to the US and Americans decided that the Japanese were good at making cartoons ,food and etc the racial discrimination against Japanese decreased. Imported stuff also seems to be fancy so nations should be around too keep their brand.
I think nationality should not be issue because we are first human part of the earth and then the individual of certain country. Religious dispute are not among the people it is raise by few politicians because lust of power. Parliamentary system would be great.
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