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..A third and most critical flaw.. is that the political system is based on the national state.. the major problems which we now have to face are world-wide in their scope, and they require world-wide answers. The fractional interests of political parties which are so damaging within an individual nation become even more so when placed in the context of a world society. (18:2) ..leaders tend to believe that.. (the nation) cannot.. surrender.. sovereignty.. for then the party's ability to influence policies would be seriously weakened.. in times of.. fear.. concessions are made.. the formation of the League of Nations in 1919 and the United Nations in 1945.. However praiseworthy.. it would be foolish to ignore their flimsiness.. (18:3) ..the off-hand way in which the United Nations is ignored.. by its members.. when it seems.. to fit their selfish purpose, is one of the most discouraging.. features of our time....
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