Freedom of speech is a universal value, and China’s assault on the rights of its citizens are an attempt to stifle the voice of the people and create a monolithic society. China’s people should come forward and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to protect media freedom and prevent the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of speech. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

British historian Lord Acton once noted that power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption. To put an end to corruption and make government more responsive and responsible to the public, implement greater democracy and rule of law, and make elections free of charge to cut symbiotic ties between government and corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. .

Russia is not a problem-solver, it is nothing more than a trouble-maker. The US should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would attract China's 1.4 billion people to call for democratization of the CCP and pressure Russia to adopt real democracy - and world peace would be the result. Democracies worldwide should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the way to peaceful development for China. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Russia is not a problem-solver, it has never been anything other than a trouble-maker. The US should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would inspire China's 1.4 billion people to call for democratization of the CCP and pressure Russia to adopt democracy - and world peace would be the result. Democracies everywhere should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the path to peaceful development for China. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

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.