Originally issued as a CGS press release on October 21, 2004.
Citizens for Global Solutions Launches Debate and Discussion Forum Devoted to ‘Big Picture’ thinking about Global Institutions
Washington, DC – Today, Citizens for Global Solutions launched the World Federalist Institute (WFI), which aims to explore – through research, discussion, and creative thought – the values, concepts, and principles of world federalism. Topics that the WFI may address include assessment and reform of member state voting at the United Nations and the creation of a standing international police force to limit the scope of local wars and prevent genocide and humanitarian disasters. WFI will propose new projects, draft policy papers, and publicize the results of its research and deliberation.
Charles J. Brown, Citizens for Global Solutions’ President and CEO, welcomed the launch of WFI: “The World Federalist Institute gives our organization and its members the capacity to think about and propose solutions to some of the most fundamental challenges facing the world today. I look forward to working with staff, members, and WFI fellows as they examine how best to advance the cause of democratic global governance.”
WFI will operate through an interactive website that will include a Citizens for Global Solutions Members Forum to discuss any relevant issues, as well as a Fellows Forum that will encourage open debate and discussion of new ideas. Fellows will also introduce and discuss policy papers and provide answers to policy questions being explored by Citizens for Global Solutions.
WFI may present its proposals and concepts at events and conferences hosted by Citizens for Global Solutions and other NGOs and institutions, as well as in the form of commentary in appropriate journals.
Scott L. Hoffman, Director of the World Federalist Institute, stated: “I’m very excited to be present at the inception of this vital part of our movement. We owe a tremendous debt to the Board of Advisors – Thesil Morlan, Ron Glossop, and Steve Damours – as well as our Chair, Lucy Webster. WFI will help keep bright the beautiful vision of a peaceful, clean and just planet.”
