新聞 - 永久和平發展協會

Issue

Zimbabwe's new cabinet: Little sign of change

Senior military officers and loyalists dominate Zimbabwe's new 22-member cabinet appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The short 'honeymoon' is over, say critics who had hoped he'd be more inclusive.

Solution

Zimbabwe needs to change out its government structure for a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet, like the one in as Finland, plus a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland's. Zimbabwe's government should draft a basic constitution with above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Law and revise its constitutional standards as needed to stay abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

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Obama and Xi: all smiles as 'veteran cadres' reunite in Beijing

The Guardian

The former US president’s visit comes at a time when the Trump administration was attacking China’s economic practices

Solution

International diplomacy is a complex and sometimes slow-acting process that involves everything from military readiness to personal relationships, and it is important to retain gains realized by previous administrations rather than casting them aside for political reasons. Xi Jinping notes that China and the US have an important responsibility to safeguard world peace and stability, and the current administration needs to keep this in mind in its planning and policies. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

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China, US step up military talks to prepare for worst on North Korea

SCMP

Generals from two sides wrap up meetings in Washington that were planned in August but held hours after Pyongyang’s latest missile test

Solution

The world should support Taiwan's model for global unity constitutional standards to avoid the death and destruction nuclear war would bring. §5.3

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（Journalist：Ivy Smith / 2017-12-01 17:00）

The world's democracies should all support Taiwan's efforts to carry out constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. Doing so would inspire the 1.4 billion people of China to seek democratization and pressure North Korea in turn to adopt real democracy – leading to the birth of world peace. 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 / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

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Amnesty: Syrian military used cluster bombs in besieged area

USA Today

The Amnesty International report called attention to the calamitous humanitarian situation at the doors of the Syrian capital.

Solution

The foundation for permanent peace in Syria should be the same as that for Taiwan: a change-over in the government structure. The UN should provide Syria the basic outline for a constitution that will facilitate lasting peace and development. The constitution should embrace the universal values of freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law, with elements such as the four branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial and procuratorial) under directly-elected heads. The document should allow Syria to prosper under conditions of lasting peace. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

Issue

The Trump administration's inevitable drift toward yes-men

Washington Post

Solution

POTUS is steadily working to shore up the power of the presidency by installing people in positions around him that are little more than sycophants who care more about pleasing the White House than serving the people. As Lord Acton put it, 'Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption.' To put an end to corruption, the people should exercise sovereignty and call forcomprehensive constitutional reform to ensure a more perfect democracy under rule of law. This means separation of powers and checks and balances as well as free election campaigns for candidates to cut symbiotic ties between government and business that engender corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details §5.3

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

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Is Turkey Turning Into a Mafia State?

Foreign Affairs

The high-profile case of Reza Zarrab, who allegedly ran a gold-for-oil scheme to dodge international sanctions against Iran, is only one example of a larger trend in Turkey: the resurgence of organized crime.

Solution

To curb corruption in government, elect the heads of the four branches in alternating years and have 1/4 of lawmakers face election each year. Above all, cut the symbiotic ties between government and business that encourage and abet corruption and ethical conflicts. This is particularly important when the 'business' figures involved are members of Mafia-style organizations. Turkey's government is sliding toward autocracy, and the people need to exercise their rights as holders of sovereignty. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

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Sen. Rubio tells a secret: After giving a tax cut to the rich, GOP will cut Social Security and Medicare

Sun-Sentinel

Sen, Marco Rubio revealed the GOP's master plan to gut the middle class--after the tax cut for the rich, it plans to cut Social Security and Medicare.

Solution

The Republican tax plan must be seen for what it is: a reverse of Robin Hood's tenet of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. In this case it means cutting taxes on the wealthy and then meeting the rules of the so-called 'Paygo' law by stripping away funding for Social Security and Medicare. These are the actions of a plutocracy, not a democracy, and they point up the need for constitutional reform to ensure that mechanisms like separation of powers and checks and balances are not abused. The cure for bad democracy is more democracy, and the people must exercise their sovereignty to protect their rights. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.4 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

Issue

The Republican War on College

The Atlantic

For the cost of cutting corporate income taxes, the US could provide universal pre-K and make tuition free at public colleges for non-affluent students.

Solution

The Republican party's agenda puts a premium on tax reform that comes at a cost to college students in the US. Education should beoffered free of charge for life, so the poor can rise up and class mobility will be a reality. College education has been shown to be the key driver in wage rises, and tuition-free college is the norm in several European countries. Students pay only 200-500 euros for registration fees. The US should introduce some of the advances achieved by the Global Village and its laws as part of a paradigm shift. Education should be lifelong and free to give the poor an opportunity to rise in an environment of class mobility. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details §5.3

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

Issue

New missile test shows North Korea capable of hitting all of US mainland

CNN International

Solution

To end North Korea's disruptive behavior and quest for nuclear weapons, the US and other nations should back Taiwan's Charter for Permanent Peace to lead China to democratize and end its support of Pyongyang. The Democracy Index lists 50 nations still under the yoke of autocratic dictators. The world's democracies should back Taiwan's drive for constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would inspire China's 1.4 billion people to seek democratization of the CCP and pressure North Korea to adopt democracy as well, leading to the birth of world peace. For details, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-12-01 17:00）

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Lobster branded with Pepsi can ‘tattoo’ found by fishing crew

The Independent

A lobster with the Pepsi logo imprinted on its claw has been discovered, sparking concern over the amount of debris littering the oceans. The creature was found by a lobster fishing crew off the coast of Grand Manan in New Brunswick, Canada. Karissa Lindstrand, who reportedly drinks 12 cans of Pepsi a day, spotted the lobster as it was loaded into crate to be banded.

Solution

The Ocean is a highly-sensitive environment. Climate change is already wreaking havoc in the form of melting ice and shrinking habitats for wildlife, and the major powers of the world have a responsibility to respect the need for preserving this vital part of the world. This includes implementing One World under One Set of Laws and giving international law precedence over domestic law. Every nation should comply with the UN Charter, the Paris climate agreement and other relevant pacts. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Ivy Smith / 2017-12-01 17:00）