Abstract. The global governance architecture that emerged from the devastation of the Second World War (1939–1945) is currently undergoing its most profound crisis. This is evident in the increasing paralysis of international organizations, which struggle to address pressing transnational challenges through international law. Instead, the use of force has once again become the dominant tool through which the most powerful states pursue their strategic interests. Global governance, shaped by the tenets of political realism, perpetuates a significant development gap between the Global North and the Global South, further entrenching inequalities and geopolitical instability. At the heart of this crisis lies the failure of global institutions to foster a truly inclusive and peaceful international order. The Kantian vision of perpetual and universal peace is more relevant than ever in today’s post-colonial, globalized, and multipolar world. This study argues that a new model of global governance is needed—one that is inspired by the principles of Ubuntu, which emphasizes tolerance, interdependence, and reciprocity between civilizations. A world government, rooted in these ethical foundations, would provide a more just and cooperative framework for designing universal public policies that promote sustainable peace and equitable development.
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