Global justice: A prerequisite for sustainable global security
While global justice is a difficult concept to define, it remains in my opinion, the ultimate safety valve for global security. It is understandable that national security objectives are pragmatic and reality-driven. However, the pursuit of global justice should not be viewed solely as altruistic and divorced from national security ambitions. Some may argue that this integration is impossible without a global legal authority, capable of enforcing its decisions. Nevertheless, states and international organizations must make every effort to propagate global justice. While the idea of justice is frequently talked about, its exact meaning is nebulously defined. As a concept, I have found it valuable to understand justice in five ways: personal wrongs done to others; enforceable duties; meeting the demands of what is owed; fairness, as understood comparatively; and our moral obligations to others.