The links below are intended to lead to information for those who want an overview of the subject of World Federalism.

More in-depth articles that focus on  philosophic background or specific campaigns can be found  in the section  Deep Background.

brochuregpjvanc.pdf
Globalizing Peace & Justice brochure

http://www.upf.org/whatis/worfed.htm
A one page essay:  "What is World Federalism?"
United Planetary Federation

http://www.vcn.bc.ca/wfcvb/themes.html
Themes in World Federalism
A short overview of different approaches to World Federalism.

World Federalism in 25 words or less!
Winning entries in the essence of world federalism contest.

FAQ about World Federalism
Frequently asked questions and answers.

WHY I AM A WORLD FEDERALIST by Walter Cronkite
Cronkite's speech in 1999 - see also video review.
(World Federalist Association of Northern California)

http://www.worldbeyondborders.org/index.htm
On these web pages, you will find many opportunities to learn, communicate and plan the nature of democratic global government. The goal is to inspire dreams, conversations and actions.
World Without Borders website

Wikipedia 'World Government' Entry
Background on world government as displayed in a collaborative encyclopaedia.

http://www.jef-europe.net/federalism/
Here you can discover the history of federalism, read biographies of prominent federalists of the past, and discover more about federalism as an ideology.
Young European Federalists

http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/COURSES/GENS4008/book.html
E-BOOK  -  A  GLOBAL PARLIAMENT

This book 'A Global Parliament' by Prof. Christopher Hamer is available in its entirety (158 pages) at no charge over the internet at http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/COURSES/GENS4008/book.html.
The book is  reference reading for the course 'Nuclear Arms and the New World Order' offered at the University of New South Wales.   The chapter headings are:

1. The Need for World Federation
2. Some Snippets of History
3. The United Nations
4. Europe
5. Principles of World Federation
6. Problems and Objections
7. How Do We Get There From Here

http://www.recim.org/cdm/citizen.htm
Background on the history, ideals and strategies of those who believe we must express our solidarity with humankind by building common institutions to solve planetary problems.
The Registry of World Citizens