Alliances Quote by Christian Lous Lange
“Internationalism is a community theory of society which is founded on economic, spiritual, and biological facts. It maintains that respect for a healthy development of human society and of world civilization requires that mankind be organized internationally. Nationalities should form the constitutive links in a great world alliance, and must be guaranteed an independent life in the realm of the spiritual and for locally delimited tasks, while economic and political objectives must be guided internationally in a spirit of peaceful cooperation for the promotion of mankind's common interests.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Idea of Internationalism, 1919
Internationalism proposes that humanity should organize globally, respecting cultural independence while coordinating economic and political goals peacefully.
In simple terms: Humanity should cooperate globally while respecting each culture.
Key Takeaway
Promote global cooperation respecting local identities.
Themes
global cooperation
peace
human rights
economic integration
Mood
hopeful
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- UN policy drafting
- international NGOs
- global education programs
- trade agreements
Key Concepts
sovereignty
collective security
shared prosperity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations retain identity while joining global alliances?
- What are the limits of international cooperation?
A Different Perspective
Balancing national autonomy with global governance can be contentious.
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