Nation-state paradigm has outlived its usefulness

Another post removed from NPR

Ukraine Accuses Rebels of Destroying Evidence at MH17 Crash Site

This is all so very sad for the families involved. Such a horrible way for these lives to be brought to an end. It is just too sad.

We should know by now, I think, that the nation-state paradigm has outlived its usefulness. When will we call for systems of global governance?

If we seek a democratic society wherein natural wealth is shared equally and environmental impacts are held within limits that most people feel are acceptable, it might look something like what is outlined here:

Integration of Human Society and the Biosphere

Biological Model for Politics and Economics (shorter version)