User:Robertcircle1

If there were only one army in the world, there could be no war. Every country could subscibe to the one world army, and it could start around a tenth the size of the total world armed forces then shrink to less than one hundredth over time. In order to get it started it could just encompass a few countries, in perhaps Africa and other parts of the world. In each country covered by this army no other military would be allowed, and no indigenous ethnic groups would be allowed (in that part of the army in that region). The main job of the army would be to keep the peace by preventing the buildup of illegal militias. None-lethal weapons would be preferred, but lethal weapons could be used. Countries could opt into this arrangement but would need to fit the democratic criteria. The army would uphold the democracy and prevent power being seized by dictators backed by private armies.