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The Monitor's ViewThe moral question behind Trump鈥檚 plan on metal tariffsThe president鈥檚 proposal may not bring the jobs, economic boost, or better security that he suggests. But on one point 鈥� his moral claim of reciprocity 鈥� Trump deserves a hearing.
The Monitor's ViewPrepare to meet the Parkland generationThe teen survivors of the Florida shooting are leading two mass events in March, reflecting the values of Generation Z.
The Monitor's ViewA light for Afghanistan's long, dark warThe Afghan president鈥檚 offer to engage in talks with the Taliban includes the possibility of the militants becoming a political party in elections. Such leniency implies the Taliban may be more sensitive to civilian opinion.
The Monitor's ViewWhat a pause in Syria鈥檚 war can meanA reluctant Russia calls for a temporary cease-fire in Ghouta, reflecting the idea that the sovereignty of innocent lives matters more than national sovereignty.
The Monitor's ViewThe quality of mercy in stemming violenceMore than 100 former terrorists are offering private apologies to their victims this week in Indonesia. The goal: preventing violence through contrition, reconciliation, and mercy.
Global NewsstandRex Tillerson鈥檚 Monroe Doctrine invocation was bizarre, Meeting between North and South Korea sparks hope, War between Israel, Syria, and Iran looks imminent, Social media normalizes stalking, Elon Musk proves the benefits of privatized space programsA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHelping the world鈥檚 largest group of homelessThe UN and Europe have put out a plea to assist 4.1 million displaced people in Congo. Such aid might help the country become Africa鈥檚 next democratic success story.
The Monitor's ViewWhat is really scarce in a water droughtAs places like Cape Town and California deal with less water, their leaders must see the abundance in innovation and cooperation.
The Monitor's ViewMore than one way to prevent mass shootingsThose on the front lines of dealing with young people can be given the support needed to instill qualities of character that might preempt violent behavior.
The Monitor's View鈥楤lack Panther鈥� challenges limits on identityThe blockbuster action movie illustrates the potential for infinite expression, not the limits of one racial identity.
Global NewsstandHoping American values will outshine the confusing Trump era, While the West focuses elsewhere, Africa should take advantage, Britain hopes to hedge its way out of 鈥楤rexit鈥�, The world should awaken to Romanian corruption, Beware of bitcoinA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewAfter large-scale killings, aid groups find new ways to comfort聽From Florida to post-ISIS Iraq, incidents of mass violence have pushed humanitarian groups to offer care for trauma and ways for communities to rebond.
The Monitor's ViewAn antidote to despair over yet another mass shootingProgress to prevent large-scale violence in the US can seem slow. Yet any exasperation can be countered with gratitude toward humanity鈥檚 progress over many ills.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa鈥檚 struggle for honest leadersThe ruling African National Congress turned on President Zuma in response to the same kind of civic activism that ended white rule, only this time the cause is honest governance.
The Monitor's ViewBending the arc toward national serviceFrance and Canada have each proposed ways for young people to engage in national service. The US, meanwhile, has seen a drop in volunteering. A special panel could help reverse that trend.
The Monitor's ViewIndia links women鈥檚 safety and economic growthEven as its economy spurts ahead, India cites a need to end violence against women, girls, and female fetuses in order to maintain growth.
Global NewsstandPakistan鈥檚 responsibility as terrorism in Afghanistan intensifies, UN鈥檚 fresh resolution on the Rwanda genocide matters, Milos Zeman鈥檚 election is an EU alarm bell, Africa has a major inequality problem, Roger Federer鈥檚 late career renaissance continuesA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 12, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA veiled truth in Iran and the USIn Iran, women protest a law imposing the hijab while in the US many Muslim women oppose the stigma against headscarves. The common demand is to recognize an individual鈥檚 dignity and freedom of choice.
The Monitor's ViewSignal of hope for VenezuelaA trip to Latin America by the top US envoy reveals the extent of Venezuela鈥檚聽 crisis. By helping the country鈥檚 refugees, the rest of the region might send a message about respect for innocent lives.
The Monitor's ViewEurope revives its power of attractionAfter years of internal woes, the EU looks to expand its values into the troublesome Balkans with a renewed offer of membership. Its positive narrative can counter competition for influence from Russia and China.
