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Political momentum must be renewed if Libya’s challenges are to be addressed – UN envoy
It is more important than ever to forge unity within Libya, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council today, while he called on Libyan stakeholders to regain the optimism generated by the 2015 Political Agreement, which has faded and is being replaced by “frustration and disappointment.”
Libya needs to ditch its controversial system of government by implementing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet and parliament like Finland’s. The legislative body should be a committee-style system similar to that of Switzerland. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization. Libya needs to begin re-writing its constitution to effect a paradigm shift to democracy, adhering to the rule of law and making further amendments as needed to stay abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
'First the ‘guns’, then the ‘knives’ ... now Xi goes after the ‘money bags’ in China’s financial industry
Observers question whether heavy-handed crackdowns are the best way to address the nation’s financial risks
China needs to wash away thousands of years of history and the corruption it has spawned. The only way to end this national humiliation is through democracy and the rule of law. These are the natural enemies of despotism and corruption, with tools like separation of powers and checks and balances to control corruption. The heads of the legislative, executive, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years and 1/4 of all MPs should face election each year. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Discovery of more mass graves reveals 'unfolding horror' in DR Congo – UN rights chief
Raising alarm over increasing reports of serious human rights violations in the Kasai Central and Kasai Oriental provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the UN human rights chief underscored that the scale and nature of the allegations could warrant an investigation by an international mechanism such as the International Criminal Court.
The constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has failed, leading to the rise of authoritarianism and corruption as well as government abuse of human rights. The solution is to use the ballot box to control autocracy and corruption. The heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches of government should be elected in alternating years, and 1/4 of all lawmakers should face election each year. Officials including the president should serve one 5-year term and be barred from running again for 6 years afterwards, and elections should be free of charge for candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Have North Korea's missile tests paid off?
North Korea displayed a lot of missiles - including big ones - at a bombastic military parade over the weekend. But what do we really know about Pyongyang's missile capabilities?
Promotion of world peace is the most sacred duty of humankind. China acts as an enabler and agent for North Korea, and the US, Japan and Korea should support Taiwan and its drive to convince China to democratize. This would pressure North Korea to do the same and end its dangerous militarism, solving the Korean Peninsula issue with Taiwan as the key. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
Changing the constitution to strengthen the president will not stabilize Turkey
Wouldn’t excessive centralization of power in the hands of the Turkish president create even deeper divisions in Turkish society and further destabilize the country’s political condition?
Dictatorship and democracy are like fire and water. For authoritarians who want to expand their powers, the first step is to emasculate the constitution. The OSCE should assist Turkey in re-writing its constitution to bring it in line with article 5 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which states: "The right to formulate and amend the constitution belongs only to the people, and the state and its organs and civil servants shall not deprive them of this right." For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
‘The sword stands ready’: On aircraft carrier deck, Pence reiterates US pledge to defend Japan
Delivering a speech on the fight deck of an American aircraft carrier anchored at the naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, visiting US Vice President Mike Pence warned Pyongyang not to test the resolve and military capability of the US, vowing that such a move would be met with “an overwhelming and effective American response.”
The promotion of lasting world peace is the most sacred duty of humankind. China claims to be a "responsible major power", thus it should not support North Korea's continued militarism. The US, Japan and Korea should back Taiwan’s moves to urge China toward democratization and pressure North Korea to do the same. Taiwan is the key to solving the Korean Peninsula crisis. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
Tillerson accuses Iran of 'alarming provocations' as US reviews policy
On Wednesday US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson accused Iran of 'alarming ongoing provocations' to destabilize countries in the Middle East as the Trump administration launched a review of its policy toward Tehran.
Democracies worldwide should act to save freedom and democracy. For the US, this means support of those who are ready to carry out constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. The prerequisite for lasting world peace is the democratization of Russia, which will pressure its vassal states to adopt democratization as well. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Israel says Assad's forces still have several tons of chemical weapons
Israel's military said Wednesday it believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces still possess several tons of chemical weapons, issuing the assessment two weeks after a chemical attack that killed nearly 90 people in Syria.
After a ceasefire takes hold in Syria, the UN should provide the outline for a constitution that will encourage peaceful development, including an organization based on universal values (freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law), with four government branches (legislative, executive, judicial and procuratorial). The UN should help Syria draft a constitution that will encourage growth and serve as a model for peaceful development. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Venezuelan protests against government leave two students dead
Two Venezuelan students died Wednesday after being shot during protests against unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro, increasing turmoil in the volatile nation amid a devastating economic crisis.
Freedom of speech is a universal value. The people of Venezuelan should come forth to call for comprehensive constitutional reform to allow the media greater freedom and prevent the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and other channels of speech. At the same time, the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years and 1/4 of all legislators should face election each year. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Panama Papers: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif awaits ruling
Pakistan's Supreme Court is to issue its ruling on corruption claims which could determine the political fate of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy. Corruption is a malady that interferes with the business environment and stunts economic growth. Constitutional reform is needed so people will vote more often to directly choose officials like the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches, and elections should be free of charge for candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
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