The Question of International Relations

[DrFreeman09]

My main question is: how are we supposed to interact with other countries in a system with theoretically no money, and no central government? I am sure it is possible, but one thing that hasn't really been covered on this forum is an embassador system, as such a thing is strictly necessary, and commerce with other countries, as one country simply doesn't have ALL of the resources.

Also, how are we to protect ourselves if another country attacks? There is no reason why an idealistic coutnry such as the United States is now would not attack a communist/anarchist/socialist state? If there is supposed to be no crime, there would be no police, but would there be a military?

(hmm, it appears that I am missing a "T" in the title)

[drain.you]

Hey there,
I guessing you are talking about a world that has not yet achieved a world revolution. So communism in one country...
I personally believe we need a world revolution in order for communism to survive. I'm not a fan of Stalin but how he moved the USSR deep into Europe during WW2 was good in a way....
Anyhow, off topic. We could only really trade with products to other nations but we would have to be producing something that capitalist countries need in order for them to want to trade with us.
True Communism in one country would effectively mean that the country HAS to be able to sustain itself. Of course countries that aren't truly communist in today's world such as Cuba, Venezuela and China are having decent economic relations with each other but they still use money and centralised government.
I think crime would still exist in communism and police would still be needed but the police would be the people, not an elite selection of individuals. The army also would be made up of the people. Guerilla warfare, ring any bells? Its how Cuba was won and ultimately how Guevara died. People in Venezuela are being trained in guerilla warfare as we speka in order to be able to defend their country if they are attacked.
I think that most western countries will only invade another state if there was something to gain or if they were threatened by it. I mean, its not all down to ideology, the US wont all agree with how Africa is governed but they dont do anything because theres nothing to be gained. War is about money, land and influence.

[wet blanket]

My main question is: how are we supposed to interact with other countries in a system with theoretically no money, and no central government? I am sure it is possible, but one thing that hasn't really been covered on this forum is an embassador system, as such a thing is strictly necessary, and commerce with other countries, as one country simply doesn't have ALL of the resources.

Basically, it'll all boil down to 'which communities wish to have foreign relations?'
It'll be completely up to those within said communities to decide how they wish to interact with folks abroad. One way, like you suggested, would to have a member of the community go and visit another community, another way communities abroad could interact would be electronically or the old pen and paper. International trading of resources, would ideally be brought to an absolute minimum as people's lifestyles make a shift towards self-sufficiency and autonomy but there are some unavoidable cases(such as metals, oil, and sometimes food) in which I personally think should be organized entirely by industry on the basis of need(those who need a specific resource would submit a proposal to those who have it and would then be either approved or rejected).


Also, how are we to protect ourselves if another country attacks? There is no reason why an idealistic coutnry such as the United States is now would not attack a communist/anarchist/socialist state?
As someone who lives in america, I highly doubt the USA could justify attacks on a communist/anarchist region. Moreover, why would government officials even want to? As opposed to worrying about military intervention, it seems far more likely that the ruling class in america would be scheming ways to find a profitable(exploitative) market within such a society.