Pacifism

Pacifism is opposition to war. Pacifism covers a spectrum of views ranging from a preference to use non-military means for resolving disputes through to absolute opposition to the use of violence, or even force, in any circumstance.

Pacifism and international aggressions

Some pacifists are in favor of the establishment of a world government as a means to prevent and control international aggression without the UN veto problem. It is perhaps inevitable that some form of world government will appear. Many large regions (such as the United States, India and Europe) have banded (or have been banded) together to form a political entity. Groups of people within the organization may not like or agree with each other. However war between themselves is considered very unlikely. In the case of India and the United States this is beacause it is physically impossible (no separate armies) and emotionally unlikely (feelings of being part of one nation). A world government however is less likely when different regions are separated by culture, language and economic development. These give rise to frictions due different perspectives on laws and on social equality. There is less of a feeling of 'us'. It is also easier for politicians to divide up such separated people by appealing to tribal feelings.

Related Topics:
World government - UN - Veto - United States - India - Europe - Tribal

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