All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewWelcome the world鈥檚 newest welcome matDespite its own poverty, Bangladesh has allowed in more than 500,000 Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar in what is the world鈥檚 most urgent refugee crisis. It joins a list of a few other countries with a generosity toward strangers in need.
The Monitor's ViewHere鈥檚 a seed of hope for storm-struck Puerto RicoSome places devastated by catastrophic storms learn to reinvent themselves, not merely recover. Puerto Ricans can look to one Kansas town leveled by a tornado.
The Monitor's ViewTake the gun debate to a shared levelWill another mass shooting alter the debate over gun laws? Not unless both sides deal with a common fear of gun violence and admit a mutual desire for community safety.
The Monitor's ViewCan the Supreme Court define political communities?A court case on partisan gerrymandering will test if the justices want the courts, rather than voters, to define the identity of voting districts.
The Monitor's ViewThe real lights of Vegas must shine onThose tales of poise, sacrifice, and compassion after the Oct. 1 shooting are a necessary antidote. Americans must not mirror the evil motives behind mass violence.
Global NewsstandTrump鈥檚 ironic North Korea threat, Two key reasons many Trump threats have fallen flat, White House chief of staff鈥檚 Mexico comments: 鈥榝ake news鈥�?, Follow Australia and Indonesia to tackle modern slavery, Sanitized Caribbean cruises: At what cost?A roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 2, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe start-ups in an upstart US economyThe US rose in a global ranking on competitiveness, in part because its innovation 鈥榚cosystem鈥� lessens fears for entrepreneurs.
The Monitor's ViewA different approach to curbing atrocitiesThe UN focus on Myanmar鈥檚 atrocities toward the Rohingya may need a new approach, one that speaks to the 鈥榦rdinary virtues鈥� of the country鈥檚 majority.
The Monitor's ViewSaudi Arabia hands women the keysAllowing women to drive cars signals the kingdom鈥檚 wider desire for an innovative, knowledge-based economy. Placing limits on women is not the road to such a goal.
The Monitor's ViewAn artistic lift after disastersPerformers and other artists rose to the occasion after recent hurricanes and other recent tragedies. The arts can play a crucial role in healing a community of fear and trauma.
The Monitor's ViewWhy elections in Europe spring a surpriseGermany follows France in holding an election in which voters showed a new independence from the main parties and seem to seek a different political identity.
Global NewsstandTime for the world to step up on Rohingya issue, Aung San Suu Kyi鈥檚 astounding hypocrisy, Irma鈥檚 destruction in Britain鈥檚 Caribbean islands, The US should stop saber rattling, On the Nadal-Federer comebackA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 25, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the Supreme Court is rarely in the dockA new poll suggests why Americans put more trust in the high court than in the other branches. Even as the justices take on difficult cases, their role is seen as essential in applying the highest ideals to individuals and society.
The Monitor's ViewAid to North Koreans? The idea has roots.South Korea鈥檚 offer of humanitarian aid to North Korean children and pregnant women, despite the North鈥檚 military threats, fits a trend to protect the innocent even in the midst of a conflict.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in identity from Kurds and CatalansComing votes for independence in Kurdish Iraq and Spain鈥檚 Catalonia represent a challenge of shifting identity in the 21st century. Both peoples must be careful in defining a new collective 鈥榮elf.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewThe awards and rewards of grasping infinityTwo mathematicians who made a breakthrough in understanding infinity were recently given a medal. Their work itself reflects an unbounded progress in explanations of reality.
The Monitor's ViewApple thinks different 鈥� and the same 鈥� about the 鈥榯own square鈥�The company plans to turn its stores into community centers (while still selling Apple products) in yet another sign of how much the Digital Age creates new groupings even as it feeds a natural desire for connection and shared destiny.
Global NewsstandBangladesh must face the truth about the Rohingya exodus, Time for new thinking on North Korea, If the US and Russia settle, it will help the world, A fresh nuclear arms race?, How Kenya鈥檚 Supreme Court election recall became a realityA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 18, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhat to think of North Korea on Peace DayOne reason the United Nations is so focused on preventive diplomacy regarding North Korea is a growing emphasis on 鈥榩ositive drivers鈥� of peace. One example is the widening celebration of International Peace Day.
The Monitor's ViewEU advice for nations with big visionsA leader of the European Union reflects on the need for values as other parts of the world try to link up Asia into EU-style unions.
