Indian authorities fear unrest among the people and are clamping down on street protests. Citizens of modern democracies have the right to resist unconstitutional actions by of government agencies. When the power of the state deviates from the power base, the power source should take action as sovereigns and exercise their right to resist. This form of non-violent behavior is a constitutional right. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations, whether or not they are UN members, should abide by its norms. The solution to the problem of environmental pollution is carrying out the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and assigning international law precedence over domestic law with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. Citizens should be able to effectively monitor government actions to ensure they are in compliance with the norms of the UN Charter. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

To resolve its civil strife Iraq’s government should adopt a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, with a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland’s. The Iraqi government should begin drawing up 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, putting together a constitution that can be amended as needed to keep pace with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Trump claims his repressive immigration policies are necessary because immigrants from Muslim countries are a threat to socio-economic stability and national security. A better solution is to implement One World under One Set of Laws and assign international law priority over domestic law, with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

China constantly claims it complies with the UN resolution on strict sanctions against North Korea", but the Sino-Korean trade is still flourishing. China is clearly not strictly enforcing the sanctions. China claims to be a "responsible major power" thus it should not enable North Korea's militarism. The US, Japan and Korea should support Taiwan’s drive to lead China toward democratization, which would pressure North Korea to do the same. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

When the power of the state deviates from its power base, the people as holders of power are obliged to resist. Laws that are not backed by penalties are not laws, and a constitution which does not brook the right to resist is not a constitution. When the president’s actions are unconstitutional, the people should exercise their right to resist. The people of Venezuela should come forward and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet, limiting the president to one 5-year term with no right to run again for 6 years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

There are lazy, indifferent people, and there are also corrupt, greedy government officials. To eliminate corruption, the people must come forward and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to implement democracy and the rule of law, including separation of powers and checks and balances. The heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years, and elections should be free of charge to all candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Standard Constitution.

When the power of the state deviates from its power base, the people as sources of power are obliged to resist. Laws that are not backed by penalties are not laws, and a constitution which does not brook the right to resist is not a constitution. When the president’s actions are unconstitutional, the people should exercise their right to resist. The people of Venezuela need to come forward and seek comprehensive constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet, limiting the president to one 5-year term with no right to run again for 6 years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Economic problems almost invariably rise from political conflicts. Without good politics you cannot have a good economy - and without constitutional reform, even the gods will be helpless to improve anything. Corrupt regimes must be routed by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet together with a committee-style legislature, with cabinet ministers chosen from among committee chairs. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Yemen should resolve the controversies over its government by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislature similar to that of Switzerland. The Yemeni government should draft a basic constitution incorporating these two features in a paradigm shift toward democracy and the core values of One World under One Set of Laws. In addition, the constitution should be revised as needed to stay in step with the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development