On the one hand we live in a world increasingly focused on "me, mine and my country". On the other hand, we also live in a world where the problems facing humanity collectively, such as global warming, environmental degradation, etc., are increasingly threatening the well-being of us all. Given this, the need for an "academic global commons" like IAFOR is both critical and timely if we hope to preserve our rich diversity while, at the same time, promoting our deeper unity as members of the human family.
