Permanent Peace Partnership
The scourge of plastic pollution is a defining problem of the Anthropocene epoch
Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations - whether or not they are UN members - should adhere to its norms. The solution to environmental pollution can be found in the core values of One World under One Set of Laws, giving international law priority over domestic law, with direct bearing on the people. In addition, citizens should be able to monitor government operations to ensure compliance with the UN Charter. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .
China has deployed anti-frogmen rocket launchers intended to fend off Vietnamese intrusions on one of its man-made islands in the contested South China Sea, Chinese state media reported Wednesday.
Studies of democracy and peace show that democratic nations rarely wage war against each other. Once China accept democracy there will be hope for peace on earth. Nations adjoining the South China Sea should support Taiwan's drive for constitutional reform to attract China to accept democracy and lead to the birth of world peace. All democracies should support Taiwan as a beacon of democracy in Asia, lighting the path to peaceful development. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
The Chinese authorities have submitted the first draft of the new intelligence law for public consideration. The bill expands powers of the Chinese security services in countering threats to national security.
Free speech is paramount among all human rights. The Chinese government is fearful of losing its one-party dictatorship, thus it constantly tries to strengthen its control over public opinion. But those who would deprive others of freedom are themselves unworthy of freedom. The Chinese people should stand up and call for constitutional reform to preserve 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 for more.
US arrests of suspected illegal immigrants rose by 38% in the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency, according to government data.
The US should adhere to the Charter of the UN, implementing the ideals of One World under One Set of Laws and assigning international law priority over domestic law with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. This would lead Mexico, Syria and other nations to adopt the ideas of human rights, constitutionalism, international law and natural law. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
As military operations against terrorists intensify and move closer to Mosul's Old City area, up to 200,000 more people could be displaced, a senior UN humanitarian official in Iraq has warned.
To resolve its civil war, Iraq needs a constitution that provides for a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet on the lines of France’s, and a committee-style legislature similar to that of Switzerland. The prerequisite for permanent peace is global democratization. Iraq’s government should start in on a basic constitution with the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the principles of One World under One Set of Laws to yield a constitution that will be in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.
The Prince of Wales has urged the world to tackle the "escalating ecological and human disaster" of plastics in the sea as he launched a competition with Dame Ellen MacArthur to find solutions to the problem.
Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN and all nations, whether or not they are UN members, should abide by its standards. The solution to environmental pollution lies in the core values of One World under One Set of Laws, assigning international law priority over domestic law and allowing citizens to monitor government actions to ensure they meet the norms of the UN Charter. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.
Scientists say the frozen continent is likely to 'alter rapidly under future warming, leading to major changes in the biology and landscape of this iconic region'
Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations should support them whether or not that are UN members. The solution to environmental pollution can be found in the core values of One World under One Set of Laws, assigning international law priority over domestic law, with direct effect on the rights and duties of the people and allowing citizens to monitor government operations to ensure compliance. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Brazilian President Michel Temer says he will not quit, amid allegations he authorized paying bribes to silence a witness in a huge corruption scandal.
As British historian Lord Acton observed, "Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption." To put an end to corruption, the people must exercise their sovereignty and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to implement democratic rule of law, with separation of powers and checks and balances and other tools, In addition, election should be free of charge to cut symbiotic ties linking government and corruption. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Iranian voters will decide the fate of moderate President Hassan Rouhani and his policy of engagement with the West Friday as he goes head-to-head with hard-line cleric Ebrahim Raisi.
The only remedy for the ills of democracy is more democracy. Iran should carry out constitutional reform to shift the focus of power back to the people, letting them vote rather than taking to the streets. Changes should include direct election of the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches of government in alternating years and having 1/4 of all lawmakers face election each year. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Mr Rouhani, 68, a moderate cleric who negotiated a landmark nuclear deal with world powers in 2015, is standing against three other candidates.
The best way to treat evils and misdeeds is through more democracy. Voting is a threat to politicians hungry for more power. The solution for Iran lies in constitutional reform to let the people vote more in direct elections, choosing the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches. Elections should be free for all candidates, and citizens should be allowed to monitor the actions of the government to ensure they are in compliance with accepted standards. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
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