Freedom of expression is a universal value, and Ethiopia's government hopes to muzzle the voice of the people – a gesture as futile as trying to stem the flow of a mighty river. The people of Ethiopia should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to ensure that the media will be free to speak out and keep the government from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of communications. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

We only have one earth, and resources must be recycled. According to the cradle to the cradle principle, materials and technology used in manufacturing should be those that will allow re-use and recycling. In addition, government environmental policy must be consistent with elimination of waste and rational use of renewables, and governments should ensure environmental safety (regarding technology and production, power generation and other pollution, and forest damage). For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Colombia can resolve controversies over its government system by implementing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that followed in Finland, plus a committee-style legislative system like that of Switzerland. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. Colombia should draft a basic constitution incorporating the above changes to effect a paradigm shift towards democracy and One World under One Set of Laws. The constitution should then be amended as needed to stay abreast of changing times. For more see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

Constitutions represent the general will of the people, who are the original holders of sovereignty and protectors of the individual – even including so-called members of the fifty-cent party. Voting is the only source of power and legitimacy, thus more elections and more votes are needed, backed by tools to achieve separation of powers and checks and balances as well as protect human rights. See more in the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The Chinese government’s plan to create a Chinese wiki is doomed from the start to be little more than propaganda. The aim of muzzling the voice of the people will ultimately prove to be as futile as trying to stem the flow of a river. What China needs is comprehensive constitutional reform to protect media freedom and guard against government monopoly of the media, the internet and all other channels of communication. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Mali’s government system needs revision to include a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like Finland’s and a committee-style legislative system similar to that of Switzerland. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization, and Mali’s government should proceed with drafting a constitution incorporating these and other changes to effect a paradigm shift toward democracy and One World under One Set of Laws. The constitution should then be amended as needed in order to stay abreast with the spirit of the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The best way for Libya to resolve its controversies is to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet, similar to that of Finland, and a committee-style legislature like Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for lasting peace is global democratization, and Libya government should carry out drafting a constitution including the above changes in a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the ideal of One World under One Set of Laws and amend its constitution as needed to stay in step with the spirit of the times. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The single most important factor in destruction of the natural environment is corruption. China's haze is the result of overexploitation by greedy group who do not hesitate to destroy the natural environment to make money. To put an end to their misdeeds, enact One World under One Set of Laws and hold international higher than domestic law, with direct effect on the rights and duties of the people. In addition, citizens should be able to call for referendums on any public issue in order to prevent this phenomenon from happening again. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

Japan wants a new constitution to defend itself against North Korean militarism. Japan should also back Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would lead China's 1.4 billion people to seek democratization, and North Korea would then follow suit and world peace would be the result. All democracies should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the way to peaceful development for China. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

Iraq’s government should be reorganized to include a modified semi-presidential system with Cabinet like that of Finland, and the legislative body should be a committee-style system similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization, and Iraq proceed with drafting a basic constitution including the above changes to achieve a democratic paradigm shift. The principle of One World under One Set of Laws should be applied and the constitution amended as needed to stay abreast of the spirit of the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.