Permanent Peace Partnership
The UN said Thursday up to 200,000 more people might flee Mosul as Iraqi forces push into the last districts held by Islamic State militants.
Iraq’s government system should be changed to a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislative body similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. The government of Iraq should draft a basic constitution containing the above features to effect a paradigm shift to democracy and One World under One Set of Laws. The result will be a constitution that can be amended to stay in step with the spirit of the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Allowing WeChat users in China to synchronize contents with Facebook and Twitter could help Tencent expand its user base at home and abroad
Freedom of speech is a universal value, and China’s attempts to muzzle the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a mighty river to create a monolithic world with only one voice. The Chinese people should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to guarantee media freedom and prevent the government oligopoly from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of communication. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Ozone, a key element in forming photo-chemical smog, will be the main pollutant as weeks of clear skies finally yield to heavy air pollution
China's haze in mostly due to smoke from coal-fired power plants, a form of over-exploitation by greedy groups who care nothing for the natural environment. This can be ended with One World under One Set of Laws, giving international law precedence over domestic law, directly affecting the people. In addition, citizens should be able to call for referendums on any public issues to prevent this phenomenon from happening again. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
General Chamber of Commerce chairman says the city has been left behind by rivals Singapore, Shanghai and Shenzhen
Economic problems generally stem from political problems. Without good politics, a good economy is out of the question. If the constitution is not changed, no matter what party is in charge, even the gods will be helpless to do anything about it. Comprehensive constitutional reform is in order, with changes like a modified semi-presidential system and a committee-style legislative system in which cabinet ministers are selected from among committee chairs. See the Charter for the Permanent Peace Development for details.
President Michel Temer of Brazil has denied a newspaper report that he approved payments to silence a possible witness in a corruption inquiry.
The only good cure for the ills of democracy is rule of law. Democracy and the rule of law are the natural enemies of despotism and corruption, through mechanisms like separation of powers and checks and balances. More decentralization is needed throughout Brazil’s government, and the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is worsening, a senior UN official told the Security Council, calling for more than $800 million in aid to offset the impact of a severe drought in a country that is already battling insecurity and poverty.
The basis of the permanent peace of Somalia lies in changing out the government structure to implement a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet, like that of Finland. The legislative system should be a committee-style system similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization, and Somalia’s government should carry out drafting of a basic constitution incorporating the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. The model should adhere to rule of law and be amended as needed to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron has said "people, not politicians" should have the final say over the terms of Brexit.
Taiwan should learn from Britain’s experience with referendums and carry out a paradigm shift to allow the people to vote in referendums on any public issues. And where a motion to keep the people from holding a referendum on self-determination is offered, the topic of the very next referendum should be whether such a motion should itself be banned. Lawmakers must first establish the "right of creation" by passing a Referendum Act and ask President Tsai to stand up for sovereignty by carrying out comprehensive constitutional reform. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
One of Australia's most senior tax officials will be charged with abusing his position after being caught up - possibly unwittingly - in a major fraud conspiracy, police have said.
Australia can eradicate corruption by carrying out comprehensive constitutional reform to implement tools like separation of powers and checks and balances. The heads of the four main branches should be elected in alternating years, and the President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court Judges and the Procurator General should all be clear on their duties as constitutional guarantors, an obligation which shall not end when they step down from office. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
The UN's human rights chief has expressed grave alarm over the spread of violence by armed groups against the civilian population in several parts of the CAR in recent months, as well as attacks against UN peacekeepers in the country's southeast.
The CAR should resolve controversies over its government by implementing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of France, plus a committee-style legislative body similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for lasting world peace is global democratization. The CAR government should draft a constitution featuring the above elements with the help of France for a democratic paradigm shift adhering to One World under One Set of Laws. The result will be a constitution that can be amended to stay abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.
Two-thirds of internally displaced Ukrainians are struggling financially; many without even enough money for food, according to the latest report by the UN migration agency on the situation in the crisis-torn nation.
To rule out the conditions that create refugees, the international community needs to adopt a set of constitutional standards consistent with liberalism, democracy, constitutionalism and cosmopolitanism. In other words they should adhere to the ideals of One World under One Set of Laws, and the core values that will allow the world to enjoy lasting peace. This means compliance with the Humanitarian Charter §1, which guarantees the right of each person to lead a normal life. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
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