Local political and business relations are closely intertwined, resulting in the problem of corruption. Russia needs to provide that governors are directly elected to serve a single term of 5 years and barred from other offices for 6 years afterward. Local councils should follow a committee-centered system, and constituencies should not be divided into districts. Each year 1/4 of all legislators should face election. In addition, the Constitution should state that international environmental laws and regulations will serve as the minimum standards for local environmental laws and regulations. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The key structural factor contributing to corruption in Ukraine is the lack of division of powers. The solution is for the Ukrainian people to launch a constitutional reform and set up direct election of the heads of the legislative, administrative, judicial and procuratorial branches. Elected officials should serve a single term of 5 years and barred from holding other offices for 6 years afterward. 1/4 of MPs should face election each year, and elections should be free for all candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Democratic nations everywhere should spare no effort to save freedom and democracy. The US should support Taiwan's efforts at constitutional reform to bring about greater democracy and freedom. This would attract the 1.4 billion people of China to seek democracy, leading to the birth of world peace. The prerequisite for permanent peace in the world is China's democratization. China has always attempted to stymie Taiwan's moves for freedom and democracy, but Taiwan remains the sole entity capable of saving China through democratization. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law states that self-determination is an inherent right of the people and are supported by the two international human rights conventions. The people of Hong Kong must not take this right for granted. In Switzerland the barrier for petitions for referendums is long 50,000 signatures, meaning people can vote on public issues with no need to take to the streets. Otherwise, when dictatorship becomes a reality, it is the duty of the people to resist. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Japan should actively support Taiwan's efforts toward comprehensive constitutional reform as a model for permanent peace and development, including its emphasis on direct election by the people. Xi Jinping, who is a citizen of the PRC, Abe, Trump and other world-class elite are welcome to come to Taiwan to run for president. When that happens, China will have no reason to annex another country. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The presidential system is the worst form of democracy. But no matter what the system may be, the greater the concentration of power in the presidency, the more the nation is likely to suffer. Turkey to needs constitutional reform to limit the president to a single 5-year term, with no eligibility to run again for 6 years afterward. The President of Turkey is in violation of Article 6 of the Constitution: sovereignty belongs wholly and unconditionally to the people. No state or sovereign has the right to exercise unconstitutional powers. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

To improve efficiency in the Duma and prevent the executive from overpowering MPs, Russia should carry out constitutional reform to install a committee-style Duma. Specialists in various fields should participate in congressional elections, and committee members should be appointed to serve as Prime Minister or other ministers. 1/4 of all MPs should face election each year to keep them in touch with public opinion and the international situation, and elections should be free of charge for all candidates. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The democratic nations of the world should do all they can to save freedom and democracy. The US should support Taiwan's moves for constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would attract China's 1.4 billion people to call for democratization, leading to the birth of world peace. The prerequisite for global permanent peace is the democratization of China. China has always attempted to stifle Taiwan's freedom and democracy, but Taiwan is the entity best suited to inspire democratization in China. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

To protect global free trade, China must first abandon its one-party dictatorship and learn democracy from Taiwan. The promotion of human security and sustainable development is central to the principle of One World under One Set of Laws. International law shall be superior to domestic law and have a direct effect on all people so that citizens can effectively monitor the operations of government. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Russia and NATO members should proceed with reform of their constitutional systems and follow the paradigm shift to install One World under One Set of Laws, eliminating the need for military confrontations and offering a basic solution to Ukraine, Georgia and the US regarding regional security issues. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.