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The evolution of global governance structures has seen significant milestones, from the League of Nations to the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU). Each of these organizations represents a step toward greater international cooperation and shared sovereignty. The Limited World Federation is the next logical step in this evolution. Unlike the UN, which relies on voluntary cooperation, or the EU, which is regionally focused, a Limited World Federation involves nations ceding limited sovereignty to a central authority to address global challenges like climate change, trade, and security. This structure has been built on the successes and lessons of its predecessors while aiming to overcome their limitations.
| Aspect | League of Nations | United Nations (UN) | European Union (EU) | World Government (WG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | International organization | International organization | Confederation | Limited World Federation |
| Scope | Global (but stayed limited to 58 member states) | Global (~ all states of world 193 members) | Regional (Europe) | Global |
| Year Established | 1920 (ended in 1946) | 1945 | 1993 | 1977 |
| Purpose | Maintain world peace, prevent war through collective security, and resolve disputes diplomatically | Maintain world peace and security, promote human rights, and foster global cooperation | Promote peace, economic cooperation, and integration in Europe | Address global issues through limited governance (e.g., Abolish War, Climate change, trade, security) |
| Decision-Making | Non-binding resolutions | Non-binding resolutions | Binding decisions in specific areas | Binding decisions in specific areas |
| Sovereignty | Member states retained full sovereignty | Member states retain full sovereignty | Member states pool sovereignty in specific areas | Nations cede sovereignty on global issues |
| Key Features | Collective security, disarmament, arbitration of disputes | Peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, international law, SDGs | Single Market, Eurozone, EU citizenship, common policies | Global policies on trade, environment, and security |
| Legal Framework | Covenant of the League of Nations | UN Charter | Treaties (e.g., Maastricht Treaty, Lisbon Treaty) | World Constitution |
| Enforcement | No enforcement mechanism; relied on moral persuasion and economic sanctions | Limited enforcement (e.g., sanctions, peacekeeping missions) | Binding laws and regulations (e.g., EU directives) | Enforceable world laws |
| Examples of Success | Resolved minor disputes | Peacekeeping missions, Universal Declaration of Human Rights | Single Market, Euro currency, Schengen Area | - |
| Reason for Failure / Limitations | Lack of enforcement power, failure to prevent WWII | Limited enforcement power, veto power in Security Council, failure to prevent wars | Balancing national sovereignty with EU integration, Brexit, economic disparities among members | - |
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