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The Monitor's ViewPakistan鈥檚 election: a victory for womenIn many villages, women voted for the first time as the July 25 election came with new rules and a rigorous registration campaign of female voters. Pakistan may have seen a big shift toward democratic equality.
The Monitor's ViewPrepping US workers for new skillsA White House initiative provides an excellent way to ensure Americans can fit into a workplace driven by rapid technological change.
The Monitor's ViewWhat鈥檚 gained when White Helmet rescuers are rescuedIsrael, Jordan, and many other countries joined to save a group of famous volunteer aid workers in the Syrian war, proving the reach of humanitarian law in protecting the innocent.
Global NewsstandLove triumphed in the rescue of the Thai soccer team, Why North Korea should denuclearize, It is time to rein in the world鈥檚 鈥榖ig four鈥� accounting firms, Russia was a World Cup winner, Cheer up because the world is actually getting betterA roundup of global commentary for the July 23, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWanted: mediator to end America鈥檚 longest warAfghanistan has lately seen many countries seeking a role in starting a peace process. With the US now open to talks with the Taliban, such negotiations will need a third party well versed in the skills of conflict resolution.
The Monitor's ViewFacebook鈥檚 search for local virtuesAccused of allowing its platforms to spread rumors that led to violence, the social media giant now struggles to find local community standards with which to ban danger-inciting words and images. The solution may lie in balancing universal rights with 鈥榦rdinary virtues.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa revives a Mandela legacyA new president may again put human rights as the country鈥檚 focus, symbolized by a move to not withdraw from the International Criminal Court.
The Monitor's ViewHow truth encircles the White HouseThe president鈥檚 own intelligence chief shows how to counter Mr. Trump鈥檚 misstatements about Russia鈥檚 role in the 2016 election.
The Monitor's ViewA peace in Africa cemented in forgivenessEthiopia and Eritrea ended a two-decade conflict with a deal that their two leaders say was based on forgiving each other for past offenses.
Global NewsstandTroubled by the US Supreme Court鈥檚 upholding of Trump鈥檚 travel ban, Erdo臒an鈥檚 reelection tilts toward authoritarianism, Why a stable Turkey is important, Ukraine has come a long way since Russia鈥檚 invasion, 鈥楽tandard of living鈥� or 鈥榮tandard of life鈥�?A roundup of global commentary for the July 9, 2018鈥揓uly 16, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy this World Cup final is like no otherDespite a small population, Croatia goes up against France 鈥� and against its own history of war and struggle.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 demand for reciprocity with alliesOn trade access and defense spending, he seeks an equality that requires rewriting the West鈥檚 social contract.
The Monitor's ViewMexico as a haven for asylum seekersAs fewer Mexicans venture north, the country is working with the US to be a better haven for Central Americans fleeing fear.
The Monitor's ViewA big question for Trump鈥檚 Supreme Court nomineeIf the high court is ever to be depoliticized, nominees must show how their decisonmaking process reflects the virtues of self-government that lie at the heart of the Constitution.
The Monitor's ViewThai cave rescue: a metaphor on climate adaptationThe world鈥檚 empathy toward the boys and rescuers shows what is possible in unifying behind adaptation to other weather risks, including the effects of climate change.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump can鈥檛 ignore Central AmericaAs Europe has discovered with Africa, the US is learning again with its migrant crisis that poor and troubled neighbors cannot be shut off simply by more border security. Being secure requires being neighborly.
The Monitor's ViewCan NATO use truth against Russian lies?The alliance鈥檚 coming summit can be used to support nations in Europe that are learning how to counter Kremlin disinformation with 鈥榗ritical thinking鈥� among their citizens.
The Monitor's ViewAn impending revolution in MexicoThe incoming president, Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador, promises a radical approach to ending corruption, one based on a view of people as moral. Yet he also assumes people only need to see a leader who sets a good example.
The Monitor's ViewAI can have values if not a conscienceThe author of 鈥楩rankenstein鈥� started us on a long path to steer new technologies to a higher good.
Global NewsstandUS withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council puts funding in doubt, Glimmers of hope for refugees, UN鈥檚 resolution on Palestinians was mostly a win, European left walks an immigration tightrope, Mohamed Salah is changing perceptions about MuslimsA roundup of global commentary for the July 2, 2018 weekly magazine.
