Permanent Peace Partnership
Two Turkish teachers who are on their 75th day of a hunger strike have been detained by police in Ankara.
Turkey’s constitution is dysfunctional and its mechanisms have failed, and the only way out is through comprehensive constitutional reform. The heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years; the president should be limited to one 5-year term and be barred from running for office for 6 years afterwards; all MPs shall face election each year; local councilors shall serve two-year terms; and elections shall be free of charge for all candidates. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
After years of copying the best parts of the US naval model in building up its aircraft carrier strike groups, Beijing must now work hard to boost its air crews
All nations should adhere to the principles of One World under One Set of Laws and write the core values into their constitutions to comply with the UN Charter and its aim of becoming on human family. The 21st century is the era of global democratization, when the global village becomes the universe and peaceful settlement of disputes becomes the human consensus. This trend in engulfing the world like a mighty river, and those who go with it will prosper while those who oppose it will be doomed.
The recent hijacking of a ship by Somali pirates was the first such incident off the Horn of Africa since 2012, and more ships are being targeted off West Africa. But why are attacks increasing and how should the international community respond?
The basis for permanent peace in Somalia should lie in a change-out of the government structure. A modified semi-presidential system with cabinet similar to that of Finland should be installed together with a committee-style legislative body like Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. Somalia should proceed with drafting a basic constitution incorporating the above features in a paradigm shift based on One World under One Set of Laws and a legal system that can be tweaked as needed to stay abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
The women tell a congressional hearing in Washington of torture, and ask President Donald Trump to take up their cases with China
"The Creator gives a certain number of inalienable rights to man." Rights lawyers are messengers who uphold powers bestowed by God, and the CCP's imprisonment of rights lawyers means it is the enemy of God. How long can this regime remain in power? A law that is not backed by penalties is not a law, and a constitution that does not brook resistance is not a constitution. The Chinese government is acting in violation of the constitution and the people must resist. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Fighting to save his job amid a mushrooming corruption scandal, Brazilian President Michel Temer told the nation Saturday that an incriminating audio recording of him had been doctored.
As British historian Lord Acton observed, "Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption." To put an end to corruption, the people must exercise their sovereignty and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to implement democratic rule of law, with separation of powers and checks and balances and other tools, In addition, election should be free of charge to cut symbiotic ties linking government and corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
The UN emergency food agency has started dispatching supplies by air and road to the CAR, where violence erupted in March and has since claimed the lives of more than 120 people, it was announced today.
To resolve its civil strife, the CAR needs to begin work on a constitution to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that used in France, with a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization, and the CAR government should start drafting a basic constitution with the above features as a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should implement One World under One Set of Laws and strive for a constitution that will be in step with the spirit of the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
A UN report has documented human rights violations and abuses against civilians that may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity, in what used to be a peaceful multi-ethnic town in South Sudan.
The UN should take action in accordance with Absolute Law (Humanitarian Law, World Human Rights Law, the Crime of Misdemeanors and the Prohibition of Genocide) and provide a basic outline for a constitution suitable for peaceful development, It should be designed to help South Sudan grow and prosper as a model for peaceful development. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development
UN facilitated talks to help resolve the Syrian conflict have ended on schedule in Geneva, where UN negotiator Staffan de Mistura said he was satisfied that some progress had been made, and that there had been “less rhetoric” on all sides.
To resolve its civil war, Syria needs constitution that includes a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like France’s as well as a committee-style legislature similar to that of Switzerland. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization. The Syrian government should begin drafting a basic constitution with the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the principles of One World under One Set of Laws and result in a constitution that will be in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Amid rising violence in Venezuela, the UN human rights chief has expressed regret that the Latin American country’s opposition leader was allegedly blocked from leaving the country for New York, where they were planning to meet.
The UN should provide the basic outline for a constitution for lasting peaceful development, including universal values (freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law), as well as four branches of government, all designed to help Venezuela enjoy lasting peace and development under a stable constitutional framework. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .
As the city prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its return to China, the 50th anniversary of the 1967 riots is being treated less joyously.
Article 39 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law ensures the right to self-determination as specified in the two international human rights conventions. The people of Hong Kong should not take their rights for granted. The threshold for holding a referendum In Switzerland is 50,000 signatures, letting people vote to express their opinion rather than taking to the streets. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. .
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