All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewA common thread in curbing racist expressionAfter the violence in Charlottesville, Va., Americans are seeking ways to curb public expressions of racism, from statues to tweets. One idea lies at the heart of these efforts.
The Monitor's ViewWhat post-ISIS Iraq can do for peaceReports that Iraq wants to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia is another sign of how many Iraqis have learned from battling Islamic State that Sunni-Shiite rivalry must end.
The Monitor's ViewSolar eclipses as lessons in lifting shadows of hateLike the darkness of an eclipse, the dark mood of hate in the United States, stirred by right-wing protests, must be seen as fleeting.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the US demands China innovate, not stealA US probe of China鈥檚 infringement on American patents comes with an expectation that China has the ingenuity to invent its way to greater prosperity. The biggest barrier: a fear of failure by its researchers.
The Monitor's ViewAfter Charlottesville, a calling out of claims on racial superiorityThe strong reaction of many Americans to the Virginia tragedy helps show the false claims of white supremacists about skin color.
Global NewsstandImpact of elections, Support investigation, Training high-schoolers, Investigate operations, Troubled housingA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 14, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA grass-roots model to counter words that inciteAs the US and North Korea engage in a war of words, a new effort in Kenya shows how to train local peacemakers to guard against rhetoric that might incite acts of violence.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe lesson of the Google firing for innovationIn an era of slow productivity, companies need greater diversity of thought to innovate. Workers who stereotype people and their qualities by sex only put limits on diversity of thinking.
The Monitor's ViewHow North Korea wars with itselfThe US must see through the rising nuclear threats and help North Koreans realize their regime is living a lie of self-sufficiency. No country is an island in an age of cooperation in markets, defense, and international norms.
The Monitor's ViewKenya鈥檚 learning curve in democracyReforms since the tribal-fueled violence of the 2007 election should help Kenya set an example for a continent in need of fair and peaceful elections.
The Monitor's ViewBearing up: How the US deters RussiaTo counter Moscow鈥檚 aggression, whether in elections or in Ukraine, requires the same mix of deterrence, restraint, and patience that won the cold war.聽
Global NewsstandNorth Korea鈥檚 impending famine, President Trump鈥檚 siding with Sunni leaders, Nigeria鈥檚 agencies can learn from offshore professionals, Jerusalem attack gave Israel pretext to heighten security, Journalists shouldn鈥檛 be distracted by Trump鈥檚 tweetsA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 7, 2017 weekly magazine.聽聽聽
The Monitor's ViewThe UN鈥檚 listening tour in LibyaTo piece this country back together and end its role in terrorism and migration to Europe, the United Nations has sent an envoy to listen to Libyans who want to reconcile. For many nations split apart 鈥� or forming 鈥� listening is a primary path to a peaceful outcome.
Partisan debate: Can you win 'fair and square' when you listen to only one side?The Federal Communications Commission's聽Fairness Doctrine required stations to give all sides a reasonable chance to be heard. It wound up stifling analysis of controversial topics聽鈥� but its repeal hasn't exactly encouraged give-and-take debate, either.
The Monitor's ViewTroubled Venezuela鈥檚 path to peaceAs the Maduro regime loses legitimacy, the democratic opposition lays claim to it, even trying to form a parallel government. This contest can end if leaders understand the sources of legitimacy.聽
The Monitor's ViewA skillful decision on daily fantasy sportsAs this gaming industry grows, more states ask if it is worth probing how much players rely on skill versus chance. A Massachusetts panel has given good advice.聽聽
The Monitor's ViewAn Arab model for curbing domestic violenceA new law in Tunisia sets a regional standard by granting better protection for abused women. It reflects a steady shift in the Middle East toward gender equality.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe payoff for society in rewarding whistle-blowersA US program that pays for tips on company fraud helps highlight the role of employees as guardians of their firm's integrity.
Global NewsstandDonald Trump needs to learn how Congress works, Emmanuel Macron鈥檚 approach to governing is risky, Why the US-Russia Syria cease-fire could anger Iran, The real reasons behind Syria鈥檚 many wars, Roger Federer鈥檚 stroke of geniusA roundup of global commentary for the July 31, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewTaking the high road in a Himalayan hostilityIndia and China, two giants that cannot afford a war, are in a military standoff over a piece of Bhutan. Patient diplomacy will hopefully win the day.
