Free speech is a universal right, and Mexican authorities' practice of muzzling the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a river. The Mexican government wants to create a monolithic society with a single voice. The people of Mexico should step forward and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to preserve 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 / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

The British Government should take action on the sustainable development goals set by the UN for urban planning to develop a tolerant, safe, flexible and sustainable environment for urban and human life. Access to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services for all is essential to attain sustainable development and management of human residences. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Yemen should settle controversy over its government structure by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, and a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. Yemen’s government should proceed with crafting a basic constitution with the above features in 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 abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

To resolve its civil strife, South Sudan’s government should adopt a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of France, with a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The South Sudanese government should begin drafting a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should implement the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and be amended as needed to keep up with changing times. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Iraq’s government structure should be changed out for a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. The government of Iraq should begin drafting a basic constitution containing the above features as part of a paradigm shift to democracy. It should adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and amended the constitutional standards as needed to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Iraq’s government structure needs to be changed out for a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like Finland’s, with a committee-style legislature similar to that of Switzerland. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. The government of Iraq should begin drawing up a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift to democracy. It should adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and amend the constitutional standards as needed to stay in sync with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

Economic problems invariably have political roots. Without good politics you will never have a good economy. And unless the constitution is changed, even the gods will be helpless to save the economy. Comprehensive constitutional reform is needed to oust the regime for a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet and a committee-style legislature in which committee chairs are tapped as backup ministers. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Can authoritarian regimes accommodate democratic regions in their midst? Hong Kong's experience offers a ready answer. Article 39 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law assures the people's right to self-determination and the right to hold referendums on any public issue. The people of Hong Kong should adhere to these rights and hold a referendum to decide their future. Otherwise, when dictatorship becomes a reality, they will be obliged to resist. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law notes the right to self-determination is assured by the two international human rights conventions and implementation of the conventions. The people of Hong Kong cannot take these rights for granted. The threshold for referendums in Switzerland is only 50,000 signatures, and with that people can express their opinion via the ballot box rather than taking to the streets. The people have the right to referendums on any public issue. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

China conflates anti-terrorism efforts and peacekeeping with stability, showing that the true face of authoritarianism is maintenance of the regime. For the regime, the sacrifice of human rights is thus justified. Human rights must take precedence over all regimes, however, and China is simply ignoring the UN Charter and human rights conventions in the interests of quashing "national conflicts" rather than implementing democracy and working to protect human rights. For specifics please see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.