Political Convergence: Supernational Federation

James A. Yunker

Chapter Chapter 2 in The Grand Convergence, 2010, pp 31-70 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract The political aspect of the proposed “grand convergence” is a supernational federation (a “world government” or “world state”) of an intermediate level of authority far beyond that of the present-day United Nations, but well short of that exercised by the typical nation-state of today with respect to its subsidiary components (states, provinces, districts, and so on). The idea is to establish a solid political foundation and framework upon which to build. The proposed supernational federation would be something qualitatively beyond an assemblage of ambassadors; it would rather be a legitimate, authentic, full-fledged government composed of legislative, executive, and judicial branches, all subject to democratic accountability. It would have a permanent administrative structure, a capital city, a flag, an anthem, and all the other customary forms and appurtenances of governmental authority.

Keywords: European Union; Military Force; Vote Weight; Free Trade Area; Poor Nation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230112643_2

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