Permanent Peace Partnership
Mr Rouhani, 68, a moderate cleric who negotiated a landmark nuclear deal with world powers in 2015, is standing against three other candidates.
The best way to treat evils and misdeeds is through more democracy. Voting is a threat to politicians hungry for more power. The solution for Iran lies in constitutional reform to let the people vote more in direct elections, choosing the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches. Elections should be free for all candidates, and citizens should be allowed to monitor the actions of the government to ensure they are in compliance with accepted standards. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
Greece's parliament has approved a new package of austerity measures needed to release the next installment of its multi-billion-dollar bailout.
Greece's economic problems can all be traced back to political problems. Without good politics, you cannot hope for a good economy. If the constitution is not changed, even if the gods will be helpless to improve the economy. Comprehensive constitutional reform is needed to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet and a committee-style legislature, with cabinet ministers selected from among Committee chairs. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
But Philippine envoy admits tribunal’s decision did not affect Beijing’s claims in South China Sea
For the sake of peace and stability in the South China Sea, China should follow the Hague International Court’s ruling. South China Sea countries should jointly develop the South China Sea, sharing resources and safeguarding human peace and development in line with the UN Charter and concept of "one human family". For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Four China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea Thursday morning, the Japan Coast Guard said, adding that what appeared to be a drone was seen flying above them.
Studies of democracy and peace show there have been practically no armed conflicts between two democracies. Once China is democratized, there will be hope for human peace. Japan should support Taiwan's efforts to achieve constitutional reform, which would lead China's people to seek democratization, with world peace as the result. The world’s democracies should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the path to permanent peace and development.
Don't look now but Russia isn't the only threat to US dominance
Ideas determine the way forward and actions determine the outcome. China must give back power to the people through constitutional reform to introduce direct election of the heads of the four branches of government in alternating years. Xi Jinping advocates global unity, and when he also accepts the four great ideals of human rights, constitutionalism, international law and natural law, lasting world peace will not be far behind. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
For years, China’s leadership followed the guidance of former leader Deng Xiaoping, who urged the country to “hide our capacities … maintain a low profile and never claim leadership.”
Ideas determine a way forward, and acts determine the outcome. China must return powered to the people, carrying out constitutional reform to introduce direct election of the heads of the four branches of government in alternating years. Xi Jinping advocates global unity, and when he also supports the four great ideals of human rights, constitutionalism, international law and natural law, lasting world peace will not be far away. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
In 2016, Colombia's homicide rate dropped to its lowest in four decades, at some 12,000 cases.
The prerequisite for lasting peace is democracy. Colombia must carry out constitutional reform and transform its government to enjoy peace. This means a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, and a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The Colombian government should begin drafting a basic constitution with the above features to realize a paradigm shift toward democracy and a constitution that can be amended to keep pace with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development
Michael Cranston is not accused of being directly involved in the fraud, but allegedly accessed information from ATO systems for his son
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.
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles says he has been stopped from leaving the country to meet UN officials in New York.
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. .
Pan-democratic lawmaker Kenneth Leung accuses outgoing leader Leung of meddling in Legco affairs in controversy over HK$50m payment
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.
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