Category: Power

The Great Contraction: A Vision for Global Environmental Sovereignty

The modern human footprint has expanded beyond the biological carrying capacity of the Earth. As our industrial engine accelerates, the traditional model of the Westphalian nation-state—prioritizing local economic growth over global ecological stability—has become an existential liability. To ensure the survival of the biosphere, we must “shrink” the negative impact of civilization through a radical restructuring of power. This transition requires the United Nations to ascend as the ultimate authority on environmental governance, transcending the borders of nation-states and strictly regulating the global marketplace.

The “Giants” of Global Justice: Why the ICC and UN Need Real Teeth

Since its inception, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been described as a “giant without arms or legs.” It has the moral authority to issue warrants for the world’s worst criminals—genocidaires, war criminals, and those who commit crimes against humanity—but it possesses no police force to arrest them. Instead, it must politely ask sovereign nations to do the heavy lifting, a request often ignored when political interests are at stake.

To truly fulfill the promise of “never again,” the international community must transform the ICC and the United Nations (UN) from advisory bodies into empowered “giants” capable of enforcing global law through direct military, economic, and fiscal power.

Scaling Sovereignty: The Case for a Global UN Corporate Tax

For decades, the global economic landscape has been dominated by corporate entities whose financial reach and political influence often dwarf those of sovereign nations. As these organizations grow, the disparity between private wealth and public welfare widens. To correct this imbalance, a transformative shift in global governance is required: the establishment of a strong, progressive global tax administered by the United Nations. By taxing both international and national corporations, the UN can effectively “shrink” outsized corporate power and redirect global wealth toward the betterment of humanity through foundational Keynesian principles.

On January 7, 2026, the Trump administration took a historic and unprecedented step in American foreign policy by signing a Presidential Memorandum to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations. This list includes 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations, ranging from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

While framed by the administration as a move to protect national sovereignty and eliminate “wasteful” spending, this mass withdrawal represents a fundamental retreat from global leadership that poses severe risks to the rule of international law, the global environment, and the stability of the world economy.