Balance between International Authority and National Autonomy

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Up to the first half of the 20th century, nations had often resorted to force in dealing with international conflicts. Power of hard power played a decisive role in territory disputes and world domination. Now we are living in a multipolar world that is not controlled by one or two hegemonies, and facing many unprecedented global problems such as financial crisis, terrorism, climate change, and nuclear proliferation. No counteries can solve any problems alone by resorting to any type of power, whether hard, soft, or "smart". Good global governance is to find a balance between international authority and national autonomy. Is there an international authority that can maintain world order, issue commands, and make rules obeyed by all the autonomous nations? Does the concept of one-country leadership (hegemony) conflict with international authority and national autonomy? This article is to interpret the concepts of international authority and national autonomy, and to discuss the balance between them. International authority is represented by a transnational entity given authority by nations that willingly transfer part of their national power and rights while keeping the autonomy on sovereignty and domestic issues. Bearing its national autonomy, each country within this entity,developed or developing, is an equal member, and has an equal share in international authority. The discussion is both theoretical and empirical.
2013-03-00