Globalism

1. Axioms

The following axioms function as non-derived premises within globalism. They express foundational assumptions about interdependence, moral scope, and institutional coordination.

1. Interdependence is fundamental: Economic, ecological, technological, and cultural systems are globally interconnected.
2. Many problems are transnational: Key risks and challenges cannot be solved adequately within the boundaries of a single state.
3. Moral concern is not bounded by nationality: Ethical obligations extend to humans beyond one’s nation or local group.
4. Coordination improves outcomes: Institutions that enable cross-border cooperation can reduce conflict and increase welfare.
5. Shared rules enable coexistence: Stable international norms and agreements are necessary for predictable cooperation.

2. Derived Doctrinal Commitments

From these axioms, globalism derives commitments about governance, trade, law, and shared standards.

• International institutions matter: Global or regional bodies are viewed as legitimate tools for coordination and dispute resolution.
• Rule-based order: Predictable rules and agreements are preferred over ad hoc power politics.
• Integration as strategy: Greater connectivity (trade, mobility, standards) is often treated as a pathway to peace and prosperity.
• Shared risk management: Collective action is prioritized for climate, pandemics, financial stability, and security threats.
• Cosmopolitan identity (in some strands): Individuals may be encouraged to adopt broader identities than nation or ethnicity.

3. Ethical Framework

Ethical reasoning in globalism tends to prioritize universalism, harm reduction, and cooperative fairness.

• Universal human dignity: Persons have moral standing independent of citizenship or borders.
• Shared responsibility: Those with capacity or historical contribution to harms bear greater duties to address them.
• Fair cooperation: Cooperation should distribute benefits and burdens in a manner viewed as legitimate and sustainable.

4. Practices

Practices function as policy and institutional strategies aimed at cross-border coordination.

• Support for international treaties and agreements
• Cross-border trade, standards, and regulatory coordination
• Global public health, climate, and development initiatives
• Multilateral diplomacy and conflict mediation
• Transnational civil society and NGO work

5. Internal Diversity

Globalism contains significant internal variation downstream from shared axioms.

• Economic globalism (trade and market integration) versus political globalism (governance and law)
• Technocratic coordination versus democratic-globalist approaches
• Strong sovereignty-sharing versus limited treaty-based cooperation
• Different views on cultural integration, migration, and local autonomy