Ferencz lecture: Kean College

Second in a series of lectures by Benjamin Ferencz at Kean College, New Jersey. (First lecture: RG-12.020*11). Ferencz discusses his vision for new world order, world security in the 21st century, the establishment of an international criminal court to try Sadam Hussein, and what constitutes international crime. He defines the need for international standards that declare what is permissable and not permissable ("the charter for the earth"). To curb the "Wild West" mentality of international relations, Ferencz proposes the following components of new world order and a peaceful society: 1) rational arms control; 2) international military force (i.e., UN peacekeeping forces); 3) economic sanctions; and 4) more effective social justice. He reminds the audience how long it may take, using the growth and implementation of human rights as an example. Ferencz encourages the public to reeducate themselves to think in human terms and planetary terms. Furthermore, he identifies the need for an international criminal court. He argues that there is a strong part of the US that does not want international law and order, who believe might equals right. Ferencz explains the seal of the US and its relationship to the hope for a new world order. A question and answer period follows.