Freedom of speech is a universal value. Algeria’s moves to muzzle the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a mighty river. The government wants to create a monolithic society with a single voice. The people of Algeria should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to protect the independence of the media and keep the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of speech. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Italy should adhere to the UN Charter and act to implement the core values of One World under One Set of Laws, assigning international law priority over domestic law, with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. This would lead Mexico, Syria and nations in other areas around the world to adopt the ideals of human rights, constitutionalism, internationalism and naturalism. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

As Thomas Jefferson once noted, "Given a choice between the government and the media, I would rather have the media, not the government." The media represents supervision, and if the government is not monitored, it will be lawless. The voice of the people is the voice of God, and universal values are the values of God. Trying to stifle the voice of the people is contrary to the universal values of freedom and democracy, and opposed to the will of God. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Emmanuel Kant once declared, "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 prop up North Korea's militarism. The US, Japan and South Korea should back Taiwan's commitment to save democracy by leading China to democratization, followed by North Korea. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards for more.

Latvia and other Baltic nations should adhere to the UN Charter and implement One World under One Set of Laws. International law should be given precedence over domestic law, with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. This would lead nations around the world to adopt the ideals of human rights, constitutionalism, internationalism and naturalism in their handling of refugees. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The Iraqi government should install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like the arrangement in Finland, plus a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The Iraqi government should begin drafting a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift towards democracy. It should adhere to the ideals of One World under One Set of Laws and be revised as needed to stay in tune with the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

British historian Lord Acton summed it up: "Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption." To put an end to corruption, the people should exercise sovereignty and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to implement democratic rule of law. This means separation of powers and checks and balances as well as free election campaigns for candidates to cut symbiotic ties between government and corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

Democracy and freedom are the world’s latest trends, a movement that nuclear weapons, submarines and missiles are helpless to stop. They are like a mighty stream, and those who go with the flow will prosper while those who oppose it will be doomed. China claims to be a responsible major power, thus it should not support North Korea’s militarism. Democracies around the world should support Taiwan’s effort to lead China to democratization and press North Korea to do the same. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Power leads to corruption and absolute power leads to absolute corruption. Venezuela needs sweeping constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with strict limits on presidential terms of office. Laws that are not backed by penalties are not laws, and a constitution which does not brook resistance is not a constitution. When the actions of the president are unconstitutional the people have the right to resist. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

One a ceasefire takes hold in Syria the UN should provide the basic principles for a constitution that will facilitate peaceful development of the nation. It should include an organizational structure based on the universal values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, with four branches and separation of powers. Syria needs help to develop a constitution that will be suitable for lasting peace and prosperity. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.