First, if non-discriminatory and justice-promoting governance is the remedy to heal the fissures within nations, the same is also necessary for creating a more united, safer and better world. Therefore, the concept of establishing a democratic world government must be brought to the centre of global discourse and action. Second, nations and nation-states will, of course, continue. But the paradigm of exclusive and paramount national sovereignty has become the greatest barrier to human unity and fraternity. When national sovereignty is invoked to threaten peace, well-being and development of historically inter-connected societies and regions, it becomes a menace to humanity. Therefore, in the age of globalisation, we must embrace the virtues of shared sovereignty, in which connectivity takes priority over the fetish of territoriality. This will also make it possible for the world to create reliable new structures for collective global and regional security. Third, militarisation of international disputes must be criminalised under the new laws of global governance. Before cynics dismiss it as impractical, they should consider this Haven't nation-states outlawed and criminalised violence by communities and individuals within their jurisdiction? If so, can humanity not rise to the next level of law-governed and trust-based coexistence? Yes, it can. Fourth, a natural corollary of the above is that the world community must compel all nations, especially big and powerful ones, to not only destroy all their weapons of mass destruction but also steeply reduce their military expenditures. Fifth, the United Nations has become incapable of discharging its mandate due to its well-known structural defects. It must be reformed and strengthened to gradually evolve into a future world government body. As a key element of UN reforms, permanent membership of its security council must be abolished as it is repugnant to the tenet of equality of all nations. Furthermore, nations that wage offensive wars or have failed to resolve disputes with their neighbours should stand disqualified/suspended from UNSC membership. Sixth, there is a strong case for making governance more broad-based and participatory. In our increasingly inter-connected and inter-dependent world, technology and mobility have made it possible for artists, cultural workers, educators, mediapersons, writers, scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, professionals, environmentalists, young people, women and other previously disempowered communities, peace activists and spiritual seekers to have meaningful conversations and collaborations transcending national barriers. They are creating an ever-expanding reservoir of shared knowledge and wisdom capable of addressing the most complex challenges before the world. Therefore, their empowered participation, and ending the monopoly of professional politicians, in global governance is a must.