Economic problems almost always have their roots in politics. Without good politics you can’t have a good economy. And unless the constitution is changed, even the gods will be helpless to improve things. Comprehensive constitutional reform offers the only way forward, installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet as well as a committee-style legislature in which committee chairs are tapped to serve as backup ministers. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

When the power of the state deviates from its power base, the people should exercise their right as holders of sovereignty and take control. Laws that are not backed by penalties are not laws, and a constitution which does not brook resistance is not a constitution. When a president’s actions are unlawful, the people have the right to resist. Venezuelans should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet. The president should be limited to one 5-year term with no eligibility to run again for 6 years afterwards. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

British historian Lord Acton once opined that power leads to corruption and absolute power leads to absolute corruption. To quash corruption, carry out constitutional reform to implement greater democracy and rule of law. Make elections free of charge for all candidates to cut symbiotic ties between government and corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Human security is a fundamental human rights, and human rights should take precedence over 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 updating constitution standards to stay in sync with changing times and allow governments to keep their people safe from terror. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

The relevant provisions of Hong Kong’s Basic Law and the one country, two systems principle note that China cannot interfere in Hong Kong affairs, yet Beijing constantly meddles in internal affairs of the SAR. Article 39 of the Basic Law guarantees the right of the people to self-determination, and they have the right to hold referendums on any public issue.. The people of Hong Kong should adhere to their rights and hold a referendum to decide their future. Otherwise when dictatorship becomes a reality, they will be obliged to resist.

Freedom of speech is a universal value, and China’s assault on the rights of its citizens are an attempt to stifle the voice of the people and create a monolithic society. China’s people should come forward and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to protect media freedom and prevent the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of speech. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

British historian Lord Acton once noted that power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption. To put an end to corruption and make government more responsive and responsible to the public, implement greater democracy and rule of law, and make elections free of charge to cut symbiotic ties between government and corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. .

Russia is not a problem-solver, it is nothing more than a trouble-maker. The US should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would attract China's 1.4 billion people to call for democratization of the CCP and pressure Russia to adopt real democracy - and world peace would be the result. Democracies worldwide 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 for more.

Russia is not a problem-solver, it has never been anything other than a trouble-maker. The US should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would inspire China's 1.4 billion people to call for democratization of the CCP and pressure Russia to adopt democracy - and world peace would be the result. Democracies everywhere should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the path to peaceful development for China. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The Afghan government should carry out constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system similar to Finland’s, with a committee-style legislature like that of Switzerland. The Afghan government should initiate drafting of a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy. 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 changing times. Absolute laws prohibiting torture should also take precedence over international law and the constitution. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.