All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewHow the Olympics can reshape the KoreasYoung South Koreans, in protesting the forced kinship on a joint hockey team, display a civic identity above ethnic nationalism. Perhaps that is a path toward peace on the peninsula.
The Monitor's ViewThe Fed鈥檚 drive for moral leadership in bank boardsThe Federal Reserve鈥檚 surprise punishment of Wells Fargo hints at its new demand for board directors to be proactive as moral managers of corporate culture.
Global NewsstandTrump鈥檚 anti-immigration agenda is doomed to fail, Alert to the rise of 鈥榬ace鈥� scientists, International community must keep pressure on Myanmar, Tempering expectations of Paul Kagame鈥檚 African Union leadership, The ongoing struggle of Caribbean economiesA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 5, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewAfter mass rape, turning disgrace into graceNew services for women assaulted in conflict, such as in the Rohingya crisis, aim to restore a survivor鈥檚 dignity and remove social stigmas. Another aim is to help end gender inequality and the culture of impunity toward wartime rape.
The Monitor's ViewWho can win the peace in Syria?This long war is heading to a contest over which countries can afford to reconstruct the country and win over the Syrian people.
The Monitor's ViewAmazon and friends try to heal the healersAmazon joins with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan to bring the best in disruptive innovation to curbing costs in health care. Yet their approach needs a deeper look at quality of care.
The Monitor's ViewSuper Bowl as respite and bridgeThis outsize TV spectacle is losing viewers. Yet such national rituals are needed to help Americans transcend their widening political divide.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica eyes a new path to clean governanceThe continent鈥檚 leaders set 2018 as a year to tackle corruption. But a top-down approach may not work, as Nigeria is learning.
Global NewsstandLessons from Hawaii鈥檚 incoming missile false alarm, Why the Aziz Ansari story is important, Is Latin America withdrawing support for Palestinians?, Ramzan Kadyrov鈥檚 brutal war on drugs, European Union takes a different tack from the US on CubaA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 29, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHumility as an asset in FranceA new leader claims he is helping the French learn how to fail in business, a necessary step for innovation and one that requires humility.
The Monitor's ViewUS response to China鈥檚 techno threats: Do what you do wellAs China moves to achieve technological dominance, the US must continue to value the very things that foster innovation.
The Monitor's ViewThe Vegas shooter and problem gamblingStephen Paddock鈥檚 motives in the Las Vegas massacre remain unclear but officials point to his extensive gambling as a possible factor. Can problem gamblers be better enticed to curb their behavior?
The Monitor's ViewA global wish for honest leadersCan there be a #MeToo-style campaign against corruption? One region shows that a cross-border movement is possible.
The Monitor's ViewFacebook鈥檚 about-face on news credibilityRather than rely on machines to pick items for its news feed, the media giant will now trust its users to select trustworthy media outlets. The move reflects a broader need to restore trust in news by relying on readers as truth seekers.
Global NewsstandCutting off communication, no more street protests, improving Parliament, projections for India聽A roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 22, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWith forgiveness, a need for economic justiceIn Liberia and Colombia, civil conflict has been halted by programs that aid former rebels. South Africa has avoided civil war but it also needs to help those who don鈥檛 share in its wealth.
The Monitor's ViewReducing drunken-driving tragediesA new study suggests tougher laws will work and a new task force points to higher taxes that change behavior.
The Monitor's ViewCoarse words and new thinkingThe use of foul language to describe immigrants from certain regions provides an opportunity to examine our own preconceptions 鈥� and to seek the facts.
The Monitor's ViewWill Europe speak up for cooperation?President Trump is expected to make his case for 'America First' at this month鈥檚 World Economic Forum. French President Macron and German Chancellor Merkel could offer an opposing view that values working together over self-interest.
Global NewsstandJordan鈥檚 need to diversify options, freedom will save Kenya, not being ostriches, National Payments Platform could change banking, demolition of a wall of silence in 2017A roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 15, 2018 weekly magazine.
