Federation of Free Republics Model

A Federation of Free Republics Model is a international governance model that combines republican states in voluntary federal union while preserving member sovereignty.

• AKA: Republican Federation Model, Free Republic Federation, Kantian Federation Model, Pacific Federation Model.
• Context:
  • It can typically require Republican Governments for all member states.
  • It can typically preserve State Sovereignty within federal frameworks.
  • It can typically promote Interstate Peace through shared institutions.
  • It can often establish Federal Councils for collective decisions.
  • It can often create Common Defense against external threats.
  • It can often maintain Internal Autonomy for policies.
  • It can range from being a Loose Federation of Free Republics Model to being a Tight Federation of Free Republics Model, depending on its integration level.
  • It can range from being a Regional Federation of Free Republics Model to being a Global Federation of Free Republics Model, depending on its geographic scope.
  • It can range from being a Minimalist Federation of Free Republics Model to being a Comprehensive Federation of Free Republics Model, depending on its policy domains.
  • It can range from being a Voluntary Federation of Free Republics Model to being a Binding Federation of Free Republics Model, depending on its exit options.
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• Examples:
  • Historical Republican Federations, such as:
    • United States of America (1789) federating state republics.
    • Swiss Confederation uniting democracies.
    • Dutch Republic (1581-1795) confederating provincial states.
  • Modern Federal Republic Structures, such as:
    • German Federal Republic balancing Länder autonomy.
    • European Union integrating democratic members.
    • ASEAN coordinating Southeast Asian republics.
  • Theoretical Federation Designs, such as:
    • Kant's Pacific Federation preventing interstate wars.
    • World Federalist Model proposing global democracy.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Unitary State Model, which centralizes governmental power.
  • Empire Model, which imposes hierarchical rule.
  • Alliance System, which lacks federal integration.
• See: Federalism Principle, Republican Government, International Federation, Kantian Perpetual Peace Theory, Confederation Model, Supranational Organization, Interstate Cooperation, Democratic Peace Theory, Sovereignty Theory.

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