We are now physically, politically, and economically one world and nations so interdependent that the absolute national sovereignty of nations is no longer possible. (John Boyd Orr)

We are now physically, politically, and economically one world and nations so interdependent that the absolute national sovereignty of nations is no longer possible.

John Boyd Orr

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