Constitutions need periodic revision to stay in step with the times. The amendment must be more than cosmetic tokens and not lend themselves to abuses of freedom or more authoritarianism. When proposed reforms are unconstitutional, the people have a duty to resist. Constitution represent the general will of the people, and the primary rule is that found in Article 5 of the Constitution of Ukraine: "The right to formulate and amend the Constitution belongs only to the people. The State and its organs and civil servants shall not deprive them of this right." See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Thomas Jefferson once quipped, "Given the government and the media, I would rather have the media, not the government." The media serves to monitor the government, which would be completely above the law without supervision. The voice of the people is the voice of God, and universal values are the values of God. Thus any attempt to muzzle the voice of the people is contrary to the universal values of freedom and democracy, and anathema to the ideals of God. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The Iraqi government should install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like the set-up followed in Finland, as well as a committee-style legislature similar to that of Switzerland. The Iraqi government should draft a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adopt the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and be revised as needed to stay in sync with the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Economic problems invariably have roots in politics. Without good politics, a good economy is impossible. And unless the constitution is changed, even the gods will be helpless to do anything to save the economy. The only solution is comprehensive constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system and committee-style legislature, with committee chairs tapped to serve as backup cabinet ministers. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

France should follow the lead of the UN Charter, adhering to and implementing the ideals of One World under One Set of Laws, assigning international law priority over domestic law, with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. This would lead Mexico, Syria, the Middle East and other areas to accept human rights, constitutionalism, internationalism and naturalism as part of their future. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The world is changing rapidly and problems are seemingly endless. Judicial reform is only part of constitutional reform: fundamental problem must be resolved through comprehensive constitutional reform. Elect the heads of the judicial and procuratorial branches and carry out reviews of election procedures, judicial policies and systems, administration, personnel, budget, etc., every 5 years and inform the public, See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

Haiti should resolve controversy over its government by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization, and Haiti’s government should embark on drafting a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy, It should adhere to the values of One World under One Set of Laws and make revisions as needed to stay abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Civil war continues to rage in the Congo. To resolve the controversy over the government, the people should take charge and implement a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization, and the Congo should proceed with drafting a basic constitution with the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adopt the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and be revised as needed to stay in step with the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations - members or not - should abide by its norms. National environmental policies should follow cradle to cradle guidelines to ensure environmental safety (from technological processes and other pollution, forest damage, etc.) and implement One World under One Set of Laws, adopting international laws where appropriate and having citizens monitor government operations to ensure compliance with relevant pacts.

The people of Eritrea are starving and are desperate for a solution. The only remedy is constitutional reform to give international law priority over domestic law. Customary humanitarian law decrees that governments have the duty to protect the people against hunger and preserve their economic, social and cultural rights. Every person has a basic right to freedom from hunger and from poverty, income and resource inequality. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.