Martin Luther King Jr. coined the term "world house" as a representation of the reality that all communities of the world are interrelated and must work together. In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. published the "world house" as part of his last novel. In expressing his concern for the major differences that the interdependent world must face, he concentrates the need for a worldwide war on poverty. The war on poverty would require wealthier nations and persons to join together and contribute their resources to the less fortunate. Means to accessing essential resources to nourish the impoverished were created by the scientific and technological advancements of the twentieth century. The positive effect of international relations on development and opportunity demonstrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s belief that joining together in the war on poverty would bring prosperity for the wealthy and poor. 

Successful improvements of domestic economies would require a network of countries to work together. The positive correlation between political independence and increased economic development through international relations had not yet been fully comprehended by developed or developing countries (Sauvant). In the exchange of goods and services, international trade would create access to unreachable resources and improve global economic relations. As stated by the Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven during the 1964 North-South Conference, "unity is an indispensable instrument for securing the adoption of new attitudes and approaches, enlarging international economic field" (Sauvant). Unification of an inferior group with similar difficulties carries influential power.  The alliance of developing countries provides strength against the superior developed nations. The actions of the Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven demonstrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s idea that "the self cannot be self without other selves"(King, 292). The strength that came with the alliance of underdeveloped nations forced the wealthier nations to wait for the rest of the world, thus creating collaboration of nations. As the usual approach begins to stride away from previously practiced concepts of neo-colonialism and paternalism, major causal factors of underdeveloped areas around the world can be addressed. 

Analysis of factors related to poverty across the globe contributed to the connection of international relations, domestic economies, and political independence. Poverty existed mainly due to inadequate resources in relation to the oversized populations. The growth of international interactions during the twentieth century allowed for global issues to be discussed.  As Martin Luther King Jr. shares, "A genuine program on the part of the wealthy nations to make prosperity a reality for the poor nations will in the final analysis enlarge the prosperity of all" (King, 291). Foreign Aid Programs would provide funds to underdeveloped countries until the minimal necessary resources became available. From there, international trade would create access to unreachable resources and improve overall economic security. The growth of domestic markets through international relations would bring in additional income. Excess capital would provide the means to fund further advancement of countries. As demonstrated by the Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven, unity carries the power to change and progress.  The union of nations and start of international trade formed the foundation to collectively develop each part of the globe and exemplify King's idea of prosperity for all. 

Valid for all countries, whether underdeveloped or in the developing process, advancement requires capital and arises from a strategic approach. Development and improvement of housing, transportation, and services is fundamental to creating healthy and safe environments. Understanding poverty on the national level in the nineteen sixties forms perspective by comparison for the much larger global poverty that was at stake. Through past trial and error, President Lyndon B. Johnson believes "a successful strategy requiring a breakthrough on many fronts" is crucial in the national war on poverty and states, "the basic conditions of life for the poor must, and can, be changed" (Johnson). Johnson's strategy would respond to human needs through health and legal services, and improve poor environments through development and public investment, without regard to discrimination. Details of the president's strategy creates a realization of the immense poverty issue state side that is preventable, which further demonstrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s idea that "there is no deficit in human resources; the deficit is in human will" (King, 290). Cruel conditions of the poor in a wealthy nation, such as that of the United States of America, creates a haunting idea of the extremity of poverty in deprived places. Every country has a different starting point for advancement, whether it be at the bottom finding a source of clean water and irrigation of land or higher up improving houses and transportation. The latest innovative knowledge in science and technology allows for better assistance, along with the emergence of international relations in providing adequate funds. Fueled by human determination, advancement of societies around the world can create a safe environment filled with vast opportunity.

Developed communities bring people together and serve as an epicenter to an area of people offering assistance, services, and opportunities. President Lyndon B. Johnson notes, "The purpose of community action is to encourage those who need help to help themselves" (Johnson). Eliminating financial burdens of health and legal necessities on families encourages self-help and financial stability. Children born into the poverty cycle are given an opportunity to break the cycle through free education and support from the community. Employment positions form, as individuals are needed to teach and conduct the free services. A balanced cycle of opportunity forms, which demonstrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s statement, "When people see more opportunities for better education and greater economic security, they begin to consider whether a smaller family might not be better for themselves and for their children," (King, 290). Attainable action influences people in a way that a concept or idea cannot. In explanation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s statement, when the reality of success through development and opportunity becomes possible for impoverished persons, it promotes action to stabilize all aspects of life. Stabilization of economies creates a foundation to stabilize oversized populations. Economic stability fueled by communities is a representation of success, which in turn motivates self-regulation of populations. 

 Martin Luther King Jr. greatly supported the battle against poverty with the idea that the wealthy nations distribute resources to develop the impoverished nations. The unity of underdeveloped countries in the start of international relations, established a concept of equal power between the wealthy and poor. In addressing the issues of global poverty, Martin Luther King Jr. expressed the need for an underlying sense of sincerity in helping the less fortunate.  Scaling the issue to a national level in President Lyndon B. Johnson's message to Congress, which details a wealthy nation's course of action, creates perspective by comparison. A detail of the development plan provides insight to the opportunity and success that comes with advancement. Researching the issues surrounding poverty in the twentieth century created a better understanding of Martin Luther King Jr.'s principle of uniting for the success of everyone presented in the "World House". 

