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The Monitor's ViewFinding virtue after a war crimes verdictThe conviction of the former Bosnian Serb commander brings justice to many, but also a lesson about equality 鈥� the very virtue needed for peace in the Balkans.
The Monitor's ViewA Thanksgiving lesson for the #MeToo movementIn starting the holiday during the Civil War, Lincoln sought not only to encourage gratitude but a humility to repent. The current civil strife over sexual wrongdoing will require similar penitence.
The Monitor's ViewTime to tally up Africa鈥檚 progress in governanceEvents in Zimbabwe point to a continental shift toward democracy, driven by a mass of young people demanding accountability.
Global NewsstandThe US and Japan must be open to talks with North Korea, Behind Saudi Arabia鈥檚 anti-corruption drive, Analysts misunderstand Saudi Arabia鈥檚 transformation, The Paradise Papers are an opportunity to improve law, Kenyatta must heal Kenya鈥檚 woundsA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 20, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewZimbabwe's new liberation struggleThe surprise sidelining of a longtime dictator has many in Zimbabwe looking inward on their role in propping him up. Their mental liberation may influence the ongoing power struggle
The Monitor's ViewProtecting the innocent from cyber warriorsWith new warnings of harm to civilian networks, the world may need a 鈥榙igital Geneva Convention.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewWhat really fell in Zimbabwe鈥檚 coupThe Army鈥檚 sidelining of President Robert Mugabe came after he picked his wife to rule after him, denying democratic ideals rooted in equality. History is littered with the overthrow of family dynasties and progress toward basic rights.
The Monitor's ViewA petrostate鈥檚 path back from the debt brinkDespite its vast oil wealth, Venezuela has entered a debt crisis of its own making. The only way out is to return to democratic ideals and lift the 鈥榬esource curse.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewMeasuring the kindness of strangersNations and online users are being tracked on their kindness toward strangers. One country in particular, Singapore, actively promotes it.
Global NewsstandNot the time to apologize for the Balfour blunder, Burundi鈥檚 departure from the ICC might have a ripple effect, It is time to cut off aid to Burundi, The Mueller investigation sends a 鈥榮our signal鈥� to the world, Why I鈥檒l no longer watch 鈥楬ouse of Cards鈥�A roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 13, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThanksgiving鈥檚 ties to safety and comfortThe spirit of giving expressed in Lincoln鈥檚 Thanksgiving proclamation during a violent war has endured in helping to curb today鈥檚 violence.
The Monitor's ViewAn awakening to end mass shootings?Even without a shift on gun control, the US can still devise a strategy to prevent large-scale attacks. One country in North Africa shows how.
The Monitor's ViewA sweet note of religious harmony in IndonesiaA court in the world鈥檚 most populous Muslim country bans religious discrimination by the government, creating a legal beacon for the region and Islamic world.
The Monitor's ViewThe budding Saudi revolutionA powerful crown prince has upended the old pillars of governance with major arrests and the sidelining of religious clerics. But will he anchor new pillars in democratic ideas?
The Monitor's ViewWhy mass shootings at a church are differentThe motives of such killers matter less than how the faithful respond. After the Texas church massacre, locals turned to qualities of thought that deny a place for hate.
Global NewsstandTrump鈥檚 presidency could last longer than some expect, Poland is chipping away at people鈥檚 freedoms, Too early to celebrate a Palestinian reconciliation, What lies ahead for Catalonia after Article 155, Japan must enshrine Abe鈥檚 foreign-policy visionA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 6, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewSocial media shine a light on themselvesRussia meddling in US politics has forced social media giants to better parse the truth and civility on their platforms. A divided citizenry should follow their example.
The Monitor's ViewA lesson for states that expand gamblingPennsylvania follows many other states in a major expansion of gambling. Yet the US must heed warnings from other countries, especially Britain.
The Monitor's ViewNew York鈥檚 response to a truck terroristThe attack on a city bike path was meant to instill fear. Instead, the city rallied with calm and aplomb to thwart ISIS鈥檚 aim of defeating people through fear.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Ukraine can teach the US about Russian meddlingAs details emerge in the indictments by the special consul probe, Americans can learn how to respond by looking at Ukraine鈥檚 long experience with Moscow鈥檚 interference.
