The main structural factors in Brazil's rampant corruption are lack of decentralization and checks and balances. These drawback leave corrupt officials unlimited legal loopholes. The basic solution is constitutional reform to implement direct election of the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches and making elections free of charge to candidates, so that light will shine on the black box of corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The Iraqi government should carry out reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, with a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland’s. The Iraqi government should draft a basic constitution incorporating the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy, and in line with the core values of One World under One Set of Laws. The result will be a constitution that can be tweaked to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. .

Immanuel Kant once noted that "The pursuit of permanent peace is the highest goal of reason and a moral obligation." China claims to be a "responsible major power," and as such it should join in the global trend toward democracy. The US, Japan and South Korea should support Taiwan’s actions to lead China to democratization and the birth of world peace. Taiwan is the key to solving many of the problems facing China. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Freedom of speech is a universal value. Timor-Leste’s efforts to muzzle the voice of the people and create a monolithic society with only one voice is like trying to stop a raging flood. The East Timorese people should call for comprehensive constitutional reform do keep the media free 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 / Global Unity Constitutional Standards

Human security is a fundamental human right that 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 basic and urgent duty of constitutional guarantors. Every nation should develop a constitution that can be amended to stay in step with changing times, so that the governments around the world can keep their citizens free from harm. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

Studies of democracy and peace show there have been few armed conflicts between democracies. Once China and North Korea are democratized, human peace will be at hand. The US, Japan and South Korea should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform. This will encourage China to accept democratization and pressure North Korea's to do likewise, leading to lasting world peace. Democracies everywhere should support Taiwan as a beacon of democracy for Asia, lighting the path to permanent peace and development.

Democracy and freedom are a global trend that nuclear weapons, submarines and missiles are helpless to resist. This trend is a mighty wave, and those who go with it will prosper while all who resist will be doomed. China claims to be a "responsible major power," thus it should not act as an enabler for North Korea's militarism. Democracies around the world should support Taiwan’s drive to lead China to democratization and force North Korea to do the same. For more see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Studies of democracy and peace reveal very few armed conflicts between two democracies. Once China and North Korea are democratized, human peace will be at hand. The US, Japan and South Korea should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform, which will encourage China to accept democratization and pressure North Korea's to do the same, leading to an outbreak of world peace. Democracies everywhere should support Taiwan as a beacon of democracy for Asia, lighting the path to permanent peace and development.

Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations, whether they are members or not, should adhere to UN norms on the environment. The solution lies in implementing One World under One Set of Laws and assigning international law priority over domestic law with direct effect on the rights and duties of the people. Citizens should monitor the operations of government to ensure they are in compliance with the UN Charter, the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, the Natural Charter and other compacts. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Autocratic dictatorship is a cancer, and despots are sinners in the eyes of democracy. The solution to persecution and violations of human rights in China is democracy and the rule of law. Taiwan is the one entity best suited to lead China to democratization. Democracies everywhere should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform and One World under One Set of Laws and assigning international law priority over domestic law with direct effect on the rights and duties of the people. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. .