It is entirely clear that there is only one way in which great wars can be permanently prevented, and that is the establishment of an international government with a monopoly of serious armed force.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Russell argues that lasting peace requires a single global authority that controls force.
- In plain terms
- World peace needs one world government with a monopoly on armed power.
- What can you take from it?
- Establish a global authority to prevent wars.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What safeguards could prevent abuse of a global monopoly on force?
- Can peace be achieved without a single authority?
Another view
A single world government may be impractical and could concentrate power dangerously.
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