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The Monitor's ViewLatin America gets a scrubbingPeru becomes the latest country to see a leader taken down by corruption scandal.聽 It will also soon host a regional summit. The theme: clean governance.
Global NewsstandThe bottom line on Trump鈥檚 Kim Jong-un meeting, How the West should deal with the Russian nerve gas attack, Francis Fukuyama was wrong on liberal democracy, Australian gun control did stop mass killings, Gender equality is not a zero-sum gameA roundup of global commentary for the March 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewEurope backs Britain 鈥� and itselfAfter the attempted killing of civilians in Britain with a Russian nerve agent, the EU backs London and plans actions against the Kremlin. The Continent鈥檚 solidarity is a measure of its democratic values.
The Monitor's ViewTrump's action on China helps all inventorsIn punishing China for patent theft, the president claims only a benefit for the US. But the action also affirms global rules on intellectual property that help nurture discoveries for all.
The Monitor's ViewA Saudi leader鈥檚 test of moderationThe crown prince鈥檚 visit to the US puts a spotlight on his claim of ending the country鈥檚 past hate-filled ideology and instead embrace a 鈥榤oderate Islam.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewFacebook鈥檚 lapse in privacy protectionThe use of personal data on Facebook accounts for political targeting must bring higher standards for privacy protection. Companies that use 鈥榖ig data鈥� rely on the trust of customers.
The Monitor's ViewThe light Stephen Hawking leaves behindTributes to the British scientist continue to roll in, noting how his humble search for truth inspired others, especially at a time of 鈥榝ake news鈥� and misinformation.
Global NewsstandTariffs miss the mark, Protectionism favors powerful nations, Children should not be targeted for taking a stand, Five Star Movement鈥檚 win in Italy continues a populist trend, Better avenues needed for reporting sexual harassmentA roundup of global commentary for the March 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa sings in the anti-corruption chorusThe prosecution of a former president on corruption reflects a global trend among many democracies to end impunity and ensure equality of law.
The Monitor's ViewThe race to be a start-up nationA survey reveals that better innovation may lie in how well each country replaces a cultural taboo against failure in business with encouraging faith in finding the best ideas.
The Monitor's ViewWhy web users are 鈥榥orm entrepreneurs鈥�Calls to curb misinformation and other abuses on the web 鈥� such as a recent plea from web founder Tim Berners-Lee 鈥� must rest on the assumption that users have the capacity to discern fact from falsehood. US security officials rely on that premise.
The Monitor's ViewTake the taint out of March MadnessThe college basketball national championship is an annual sports extravaganza enjoyed by million of fans. But until illegal, secret payments to players are addressed it remains a tainted spectacle.
The Monitor's ViewA prize for dwellings that connectThis year鈥檚 winner of the 鈥楴obel鈥� for architecture is an Indian who helps the 鈥榟ave-nots鈥� see a home as more than a physical box.
Global NewsstandThe US is descending into tribalism, Nobel laureates say hold Myanmar accountable, Israel鈥檚 church taxes increase tensions over East Jerusalem, Threats of force not the answer in the South China Sea, German courts push a green shift in the auto industryA roundup of global commentary for the March 12, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe art of listening in a Trump-Kim summitThe US and North Korea have built up their strengths and also made minor concessions to arrange a summit. Now they need the personal interaction to build up trust, step by step.
The Monitor's ViewBehold Greeks bearing a giftWhile other European countries have seen a rise in anti-EU parties, the one nation that came close to leaving has reentered the fold with a measure of success.
The Monitor's ViewThe opioid crisis requires anger managementA judge overseeing lawsuits against legal opioid makers and distributors makes a good case for reducing the anger in favor of a brokered settlement with solutions.
The Monitor's ViewDid North Korea just make a try for trust?Its conditional offer to get rid of its nuclear weapons is quite a reversal, suggesting sanctions are working. The Kim regime may realize it must rebuild trust with the US to avoid internal regime change.
The Monitor's ViewGentleness as a German exportChancellor Merkel鈥檚 fourth term in office reflects a rare set of qualities in leadership, from patience to tender reason. They help both Germany and Europe find stability in rough times.
Global NewsstandSoutheast Asia should embrace Trump鈥檚 Asia strategy, Why Syria鈥檚 air campaign in Ghouta is serious, No military solution in Venezuela, Zuma the latest departure in Southern Africa鈥檚 leadership refresh, What 鈥楤lack Panther鈥� means to African boysA roundup of global commentary for the March 5, 2018 weekly magazine.
