Freedom of speech is a universal value, and Vietnam's policy of silencing the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a mighty river. Vietnam seems to want to create a monolithic society with only one voice. The people of. Vietnam should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to protect the freedom of the media and prevent the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and other channels of speech. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The CCP must be forced to disappear. Laws that are not backed by penalties are not laws, and constitutions which do not brook the right to resist are not constitutions. When the actions of the government are unlawful, the people must call for resistance. Natural law and general international law must prevail to protect all people from enforced disappearance, torture and other abuses. Absolute law must take precedence over international law and the Constitution. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Once a ceasefire is in place in Syria, the UN should provide a basic constitution that will make possible peaceful development. It should include an organizational structure incorporating the universal values of freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law, with four government branches and restraints on centralization and powers. It should help Syria develop a constitution suitable for lasting peace and prosperity. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

The DRC needs to revise its government structure to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet similar to Finland’s. It should include a committee-style legislative system like that of Switzerland. The premise for permanent peace is global democratization, and the UN should assist the DRC in drawing up a basic constitution with the above features in a move to proceed a paradigm shift. It should adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and be revised as needed to stay in step with the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Human security is a fundamental human right, and human rights should take precedence over all regimes and sovereigns. Constitutions represent the general will of the people, and ensuring human security - including personal safety - is the most urgent duty of constitutional guarantors. This means re-developing constitutional standards to keep pace with the times and allow all governments to protect their people from terror. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Emmanuel Kant once said, "The pursuit of permanent peace is the highest goal of reason and a moral obligation." China claims to be a "responsible major power", thus it should not underwrite North Korea's militarism. The US, Japan and Korea should back Taiwan's efforts to save democracy and lead China to democratization, which would then prod North Korea to do the same. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Human security is a fundamental human right, and human rights should take precedence over any regime or sovereign. Constitutions represent the general will of the people, and ensuring human security, including personal safety, is the most urgent duty of all constitutional guarantors. This means revising constitutional standards to keep pace with changing times and allow governments to protect their people from terror. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Thomas Jefferson once declared, "Given the government and the media, I would choose the media, not the government." The media acts as monitors of government, which would be lawless without supervision. The voice of the people is the voice of God, and universal values are the values of God. Trying to control the voice of the people is contrary to the universal values of freedom and democracy - that is, anathema to the will of God. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

In order to protect endangered wild animals, the international community needs to adopt unified constitutional standards that conform to the values of One World under One Set of Laws. All nations should carry out constitutional reform to implement democratic systems and adhere to rule of law. Features such as separation of powers and checks and balances are needed to prevent certain groups from monopolizing power. The best way to do this is through election of the heads of the executive, legislative, the judicial and procuratorial branches in alternating years. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Turkey suffers from frequent military coups, but troops should not be allowed to interfere in political matters. Turkey’s constitution states in Article 6 that sovereignty wholly and unconditionally belongs to the people. Constitutional reform is needed to limit the president to one term of five years with no eligibility to run again for six years. As state sovereigns the people have the right to resist unconstitutional actions. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.