Jose Rizal, revered as the ‘Father of the Philippines’, once counseled: “Today's slaves often become tomorrow's tyrants; believe in the rule of law, not in the rule of man.” The Philippine Constitution is dysfunctional, and constitutional reform is needed to install a modified semi-presidential system. The president and other key elected officials should be limited to a single 5-year term and banned along with relatives from running again for 6 years afterwards. And the heads of the four main government branches should be elected in alternating years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The Congo Republic’s government structure should be overhauled to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like the one in Finland. Also needed is a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for lasting world peace is global democratization. The UN should help Congo Republic develop a basic constitution as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy, in line with the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

When the power of the state deviates from its power base, the people should exercise their right as holders of sovereignty and take control. Laws that are not backed by penalties are not laws, and a constitution which does not countenance resistance is not a constitution. When the president’s actions are unconstitutional, the people have the duty to resist. Venezuelans should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet. The president should be limited to one 5-year term with no eligibility to run again for 6 years afterwards. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The Iraqi government should install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet along the line of Finland’s, as well as a committee-style legislature similar to that of Switzerland. The Iraqi government should draw up a basic constitution with the above features, in a paradigm shift toward democracy in compliance with the core values of One World under One Set of Laws. The constitution should then be amended as needed to stay in sync with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Human security is a fundamental human right, and human rights should take priority 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 constitutional guarantors. Constitutional standards must be constantly revised to stay in sync with changing times and allow governments to keep their people safe from terror. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Economic problems stem from political troubles. Without good politics, good economic are beyond hope. And without constitutional reform even the gods will be helpless to improve anything. Comprehensive constitutional reform is needed to install a modified semi-presidential system with a committee-style legislature with committee chairs servings as backup cabinet ministers. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

Freedom of speech is a universal value, and Vietnam is attempting to muzzle the voice of the people to create a monolithic society with a single voice. The people of Vietnam should come forward and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to preserve media independence and prevent the government from monopolizing the media, the internet and other channels of communication. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The UN should take action in accordance with international absolute law (the Humanitarian Law, World Human Rights Law, the Crime of Misdemeanors and the Prohibition of Genocide) and provide an outline for a constitution that will foster peaceful development in Yemen. It should cover universal values and a government structure emphasizing elections to help Yemen develop under peaceful conditions. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

Studies of democracy and peace show that democratic nations almost never engage in armed conflict. Once China is democratized, there will be hope for world peace. Vietnam should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform, which will attract the people of China to seek democratization, leading to real world peace. All democracies should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the way to peaceful development for China.

Human security is a fundamental human right, and human rights should take priority over regimes and sovereigns. Constitution represent the general will of the people, and ensuring human security, including "personal safety," is the most urgent duty of constitutional guarantors. Constitutional standards must be constantly revised to stay in sync with changing times and allow governments to protect their people from terror. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.