Arguments Against Internationalism

The topic of Internationalism has been one of major debate recently as the formation of the United Nations ( U.N), and European Union (E.U), as well as advancements in technology, have brought us closer together. It is the belief of former U.N governor general Kofi Annan, that internationalism is the next logical step for humanity; that we should put aside parts of our national interests, for the good of humanity as a whole. Kofi Annan's view come from that of an internationalist, he believes that the next political step is that of a world government; that the world should change into a more interconnected society, isolation amongst nations leads to undermining and sabotaging others in the name of one's nation. In his mind national …show more content…
This, however, assumes that the system will be run like the U.N, were major superpowers such as Russia can veto actions. If we are to completely rethink our current system, were a basic form of constitution is laid out, and if crimes going against this constitution were committed; no national superpower has the power to veto; this government would also only pertain to major global conflict, such as climate change, war, nuclear weaponry. It is a system such as this that could solve problems, without worry international disputes, and put the good of the people before the good of a certain nation.

In summary, national interests have lead to many problems, war, sabotage, climate change. It is the ideals of Kofi Annan, and internationalism that is the next logical step; we cannot live in a world so connected, and yet be so selfish for our nation. We cannot let the interests of one or two nations determine the outcome of our planet, in a world with approximately sixteen thousand nuclear arms we cannot allow isolation to grow into suspicion. It is only by giving up certain national interests that our world can