Fundamental Concept and Principles
Our vision for the UN is its transformation into a true platform for global cooperation, enabling humanity to overcome the fragmentation inherited from history, where human beings have grouped into armed entities: states. The UN must evolve into a means through which humanity can work together toward a concrete common good, without state coercion or any form of imposition—not even by democratic majorities. Instead, it should operate through voluntary adherence and consensus based on transparency and the universality of objectives.
There is no fundamental contradiction between human beings, only between weapons, military forces, and systems of destruction, which are designed to cause harm. From this clear and shared understanding, we must make a public and sincere commitment to cooperate in dismantling this destructive intent and purpose, which can only be opposed to humanity’s interests. By doing so, we establish an indisputable common ground for cooperation, built on a solid foundation. This shared interest is evident and comprehensible to every human being, ensuring that we will not fail in our pursuit of peace.
Overcoming States as Armed Entities
Modern states are the product of a past where geography, technology, and the absence of global communication fostered division and conflict. As armed entities, each state seeks to preserve itself, expand its influence, and develop its destructive power; this is the root of war, violence, and discord among human beings. Weapons exert their power not only through actual destruction but also through their mere existence, as the threat of destruction compels submission.
However, human beings manifest this power through sovereignty, exclusive rights, and claims of ownership, all backed by narratives and ideologies (religions, beliefs, doctrines) that, in our interactions, often lead to hatred and mutual misunderstanding. But today, with a clear understanding of this reality shaped by weapons and thanks to global interconnectedness and the recognition of an interdependent planetary community, it is possible to restructure humanity’s political organization.
The UN must facilitate a transition in which states cease to operate as sovereign entities with their own armies and instead become cooperative management units within a global structure.
The End of Imposition by Force
The history of states has been marked by the imposition of will through force, whether military or democratic. Our proposal seeks to replace this paradigm with a system based on transparency and the universal dissemination of common objectives. Instead of imposing obedience through power structures, the reformed UN must function as a space where cooperation is driven by the clarity of shared benefits and mutual responsibility.
We must not fear a lack of understanding, because at the core of our common reasoning lies a fundamental truth: the intention to cause harm ultimately harms us all. Violence, weapons, and military forces are not merely means and tools of destruction; they also perpetuate a cycle of suffering that, once initiated, spares no one. There is no escape from this reality. And precisely because harm continuously replicates itself, preventing it is not just a moral choice but an absolute necessity for our survival.
Understanding this deeply is the foundation of our commitment to cooperation for the common good. But recognition alone is not enough; we must ensure that this awareness takes root in every human mind. Each of us bears the responsibility to prevent anyone from harboring the will to cause harm, because its consequences are universal and irreversible. Only by embracing this responsibility—becoming defenders of humanity in thought and action—can we prevent future catastrophes.
Universal Publicity of Objectives and Voluntary Cooperation
The natural counterpart to the elimination of harmful intentions is their replacement with cooperation for the common good. The means of cooperation and the guarantee that cooperation is genuine and free from coercion is the universal publicity and dissemination of common objectives. Information must be accessible to all citizens of the world, allowing every person to understand and actively participate in global projects voluntarily.
The reformed UN is an institution where initiatives are adopted through voluntary adherence rather than being imposed by dominant majorities or minorities. As an organ for managing human cooperation, it must not keep secrets or disguise intentions, as ignorance of goals prevents us from making truly free decisions.
Disarmament and Cooperation: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Disarmament is not merely the elimination of weapons; it is the transformation of human relationships. It signifies a shift from a state of war—where power is permanent and people are used as means for warfare and arms development—to a state of peace, where every individual is recognized as an end in themselves and cannot be exploited to serve external interests. This entails prioritizing humanity’s most urgent needs—saving lives, eradicating hunger, and protecting the vulnerable—rather than focusing on secondary, arbitrary, or even trivial goals, as is often the case today. This shared commitment to our humanity forms the foundation of our pact.
In this new paradigm, leadership is not a privilege but a temporary function exercised solely in service of shared objectives. For example, an engineer may lead the construction of a bridge, but only because they possess the necessary knowledge and can teach others. Leadership, therefore, ceases to be a matter of permanent dominance and becomes a service based on expertise and contribution to the common good in a specific goal.
At the same time, justice must be understood as equality and impartiality in human relationships, replacing the hierarchies sustained by our current state of war with the rationality that naturally and logically determines the best means to achieve cooperation. Everything except weapons exists to serve us, and the purpose, service, and utility of something inherently provide the answers to questions such as where, when, and by whom it should be produced and used.
While the transition toward a disarmed and just world cannot happen overnight and must be a deliberate, gradual process, we cannot expect those with privileges to give them up immediately, nor should we force anyone to abandon what they currently enjoy—unless they do so voluntarily in solidarity with others. However, the reformed UN must act as a catalyst for this transformation, guiding the process, fostering education in values of equality, and ensuring that future generations grow within a framework of peace and cooperation.
Redefining Sovereignty in Service of Humanity
Sovereignty should no longer be a right of states but a shared condition of all humanity. In this model, decisions must be made with consideration of their impact on global well-being rather than prioritizing national or corporate interests. The UN must become a forum where humanity’s resources and capabilities are used for the benefit of all, transcending the logic of competition between separate entities.
In this regard, our priority as members of humanity is to provide dignified living conditions for all and to integrate every human being into a system of cooperation for the common good. The recycling of military resources can facilitate this process.
Likewise, the UN could act as an issuer of a global currency (or initiate the convergence toward such an alternative) as a means of exchange and development, as well as a way to incentivize certain actions and attitudes when necessary. Various aspects of this currency, such as its inheritability, remain subject to collective reflection and decision-making by humanity as a whole.
Conclusion: A New Order Based on Global Cooperation
This proposal envisions a peaceful revolution in the way humanity organizes itself. The dismantling of states as armed entities and other advances toward our cooperation will not happen abruptly in a way that could lead to chaos. However, in my understanding, a generalized ceasefire and the halt of arms development—which, in a word, is the joint and agreed cessation of the intent to harm—is the first and definitive unanimous decision of humanity that marks the turning point from war to peace. And this decision shall be made asap.
At that moment, when mutual defense ceases to be our necessity, urgency, and priority, we will find ourselves in a position to choose objectives and purposes that truly matter to us. Alongside solidarity with the most disadvantaged among humanity, this very reform of the UN stands as a fundamental necessity, for we need a means to facilitate coordination and cooperation for the common good.