Manorfire

To quote Ronald Reagan - "In our obsession with antagonisms of the moment, we often forget how much unites all the members of humanity. Perhaps we need some outside, universal threat to make us recognise this common bond. I occasionally think, how quickly our differences worldwide would vanish if we were facing an alien threat from outside this world."

So, could an Utopian society ever result from a global catastrophe or other traumatic event, like an alien invasion? Such a massive threat to humanity may unite us as a race, and maybe create the need for a centralised governing body, especially if we were to pull together and defeat it. But, would this involve the destruction of 'Nationalism' for the sake of 'Universalism' and would it be worth it?

After the First World War, 'The League of Nations' took the first steps towards a "New World Order" of sorts. Then, after the Second World War, 'The United Nations' were formed. Yet, it is argued by some that both of these bodies were failures at precisely what they set out to do. Does this mean we should forget about 'Earth Republic' for good?

Many individual political units would probably oppose the foundation of such a far reaching system. However, I also have great reservations about a one world government, as if a totalist political group (such as Communism or Fascism) came to power in such a government, then Humanity may never break free from totalism. Also, a one world government could find 'ruling' over billions of people impossible without resorting to ruthlessness and deception.

What are your opinions on a single world government? What situation might it take to employ one and would you be against it? Would such a government bring peace, fairness and goodwill to the world?