The emergence of a world government is inevitable. The increasing use of the United Nations to solve international problems is the first step towards this autocracy. Over the past few months the United Nations has been busy dealing with the rebellions and conflicts in countries such as Syria and Libya. Although we consider ourselves an autonomous, free nation, we are still subjected to the opinions and beliefs of other world leaders. Why is this? Because the congruency of differing nations is becoming a hotly desirable characteristic. Nations feel compelled to cooperate and be a part of this global governing power to ensure they will be included in the benefits such an autonomy offers. At the current rate, we can expect to see a one-world government sooner than later.
The dominating factor concerning what is or is not a state is characterized by Luis Cabrera in saying “I define the state as an organization possessing a monopoly on the legitimate use of organized violence within a society” (Pg.29). This definition asserts that as soon as a government can use its power on the citizens, those citizens then fall under that state. With this definition being defined, we can transfer this meaning to modern times. It is a well-known fact that American forces have been in the Middle East for close to ten years enforcing American ideals. In order to preserve American freedom, so it is said, we have been waging war in foreign countries trying to find “terrorists”. Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein are two primary examples. In regards to these two suspected terrorists, America has been using “legitimate use of organized violence” to capture them and bring them to justice. What does this mean for the world? It means that although we have territorial boundaries, these boundaries can be ignored and battles can be fought anywhere as long as it falls under the veil of promoting democracy and ending terrorism.
Coinciding with these points, we can take a look at the formation of the European Union (EU). This formation consolidated 27 previously autonomous nations into a single state. What was the purpose of this consolidation? To make governing Europe easier. If this type of wide-scale convergence of powers is possible in a modern state, it is inevitable that it is possible to continue further. Once the autonomy of a single country is eliminated, it makes future eliminations of autonomous countries a foreseeable possibility. The ease of communication in today’s technologically advanced society furthers the ability to sculpt the world into a one-world government. We no longer concern ourselves with what only happens on American soil. We are increasingly becoming more and more willing to intervene in world affairs to ensure that our global society remains as our leaders want it. As we continue to be concerned in world affairs it is inevitable that one day a one-world government will be established to ensure that global law is regulated and enforced.
Cabrera, L. 2011. Global Governance, Global Government. Published by State University of New York Press. Albany, NY.
