The Australian Constitution should be changed to implement a modified semi-presidential system, and the presidency should declared to be above party politics. Put an end to political and business ties through comprehensive constitutional reform to implement true democracy and the rule of law, with separation of powers and checks and balances as well as election of the heads of the four branches of government in alternating years; See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

When the power of the state deviates from its power base, the people should act to take back their sovereignty. A law which is not backed by penalties is not a law, and a constitution which does not allow the right to resist is not a constitution. The actions of Venezuela’s president are unconstitutional and the people should exercise their right to resist, calling for comprehensive constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with one 5-year term limit for the president and no right to run again for 6 years afterwards. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

The worst aspect of Chinese culture is the rule of man and its legacy of five thousand years of deep-rooted corruption. The only way to end corruption is to instill democracy with its tools of separation of power and checks and balances, The Hong Kong Chief Executive should be directly elected by the people along with the heads of the legislative, executive, judicial and procuratorial branches in alternating years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Iraq’s government system should be changed to a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislative body similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. The government of Iraq should draft a basic constitution containing the above features to effect a paradigm shift to democracy and One World under One Set of Laws. The result will be a constitution that can be amended to stay in step with the spirit of the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Freedom of speech is a universal value, and China’s attempts to muzzle the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a mighty river to create a monolithic world with only one voice. The Chinese people should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to guarantee media freedom and prevent the government oligopoly from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of communication. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

China's haze in mostly due to smoke from coal-fired power plants, a form of over-exploitation by greedy groups who care nothing for the natural environment. This can be ended with One World under One Set of Laws, giving international law precedence over domestic law, directly affecting the people. In addition, citizens should be able to call for referendums on any public issues to prevent this phenomenon from happening again. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Economic problems generally stem from political problems. Without good politics, a good economy is out of the question. If the constitution is not changed, no matter what party is in charge, even the gods will be helpless to do anything about it. Comprehensive constitutional reform is in order, with changes like a modified semi-presidential system and a committee-style legislative system in which cabinet ministers are selected from among committee chairs. See the Charter for the Permanent Peace Development for details.

The only good cure for the ills of democracy is rule of law. Democracy and the rule of law are the natural enemies of despotism and corruption, through mechanisms like separation of powers and checks and balances. More decentralization is needed throughout Brazil’s government, and the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The basis of the permanent peace of Somalia lies in changing out the government structure to implement a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet, like that of Finland. The legislative system should be a committee-style system similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization, and Somalia’s government should carry out drafting of a basic constitution incorporating the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. The model should adhere to rule of law and be amended as needed to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Taiwan should learn from Britain’s experience with referendums and carry out a paradigm shift to allow the people to vote in referendums on any public issues. And where a motion to keep the people from holding a referendum on self-determination is offered, the topic of the very next referendum should be whether such a motion should itself be banned. Lawmakers must first establish the "right of creation" by passing a Referendum Act and ask President Tsai to stand up for sovereignty by carrying out comprehensive constitutional reform. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.