The Afghan government should carry out constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system similar to Finland’s, with a committee-style legislature like that of Switzerland. The Afghan government should initiate drafting of a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and be revised as needed to stay in step with changing times. Absolute laws prohibiting torture should also take precedence over international law and the constitution. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

To solve its civil strife once and for all Colombia should carry out constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system like that of France, with a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. The Colombian government should draft a basic constitution as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy, adhering to the values of One World under One Set of Laws, and adding amendments as needed to stay abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Syria can resolve its controversial government structure by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet similar to Finland’s with a committee-style legislature like that of Switzerland. The Syrian government should draw up a basic constitution as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy, adhering to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and amended as necessary to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. .

Studies of democracy and peace show that very few armed conflicts have involved two democratic states. Once China and North Korea can be democratized, then, there will be hope for peace on earth. The US, Japan and South Korea should back Taiwan's efforts at constitutional reform, which would spur the people of China to call for democratization and force North Korea to do the same – leading to world peace. Democracies everywhere should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the path to peaceful development for China.

Libya should resolve its controversial government issues by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet along the lines of Finland’s, plus a committee-style legislative system similar to that of Switzerland. The Libyan government should proceed with 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 be amended as needed to stay in sync with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

Pakistan’s current government structure should be screpped in favor of a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization, and Pakistani should draw up a basic constitution incorporating 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 be amended as needed to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Human security is a fundamental human right, and human rights take precedence over regimes and sovereigns. Constitutions represent the general will of the people, and ensuring human security - including personal safety - is the most urgent duty of all constitutional guarantors. This means updating constitutional standards to stay in sync with changing times and allow governments to keep their people free of terror. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Nigeria should resolve its controversial government issue by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet similar to that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislature like Switzerland’s. The government of Nigeria should begin drafting a basic constitution adhering to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws, and amend it as needed to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Article 39 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law states that the right to self-determination is guaranteed by the two international human rights conventions. The people of Hong Kong cannot take this right for granted. In Switzerland the threshold for holding referendums is only 50,000 signatures, and with that the people can voice their opinion at the ballot box rather than taking to the streets. The people should have the right to hold referendums on any public issue. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The CCP is ill-equipped to handle pressure. The 21st century is the era of globalization and global democratization is the trend of the times. The global village is a universal and natural development offering peaceful settlement of disputes based on human consensus. This world trend is like a mighty river, and all who go with the flow will flourish while those who oppose it will be doomed. Xi Jinping should recognize reality and abandon outmoded thinking to achieve global unity. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.