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Global NewsstandSome stunned by Gulf states鈥� demand for Al Jazeera shut down, Jamaica says no to the Gulf鈥檚 鈥榖ullying鈥� of Qatar, why Macron鈥檚 stance on Syria is wrong, why Theresa May鈥檚 new coalition could cost her, as war with Islamic State ends, Syria could heat upA roundup of global commentary for the July 10, 2017鈥揓uly 17, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewCanada at 150Its separation from Britain wasn鈥檛 as sudden or violent as that of the American colonies. But Canada has its own history to celebrate 鈥� and ponder 鈥� as it marks 150 years as a nation.
The Monitor's ViewA 鈥榮ecret sauce鈥� for youths?The 鈥榮uccess sequence鈥� 鈥� finish high school, find a job, don鈥檛 have children before marriage 鈥� may give young people a path to a good life.
The Monitor's ViewFamine must receive more of the world鈥檚 attentionAmericans shouldn鈥檛 be distracted from addressing one of the world鈥檚 great crises: starvation affecting millions.
The Monitor's ViewA cold shoulder to CubaPresident Trump鈥檚 dramatic announcement of a new policy looks more like another tweak in a long line of efforts to get the Castro regime to reform or step down.
The Monitor's ViewRenewable energy at a 鈥榯ipping point鈥�Washington may be showing less interest in alternative fuels, but the worldwide picture is dramatically different.
Global NewsstandEgos are a problem in international relations, Coverage of Finsbury mosque attack was a rarity, Why American voters don鈥檛 care about the Russia investigation, The world must act against the root cause of global famine, A Catch-22 for Australia鈥檚 refugeesA roundup of global commentary for the July 3, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA call to 鈥榝ear-guard鈥� countries in a pandemicHealth experts drawing lessons from recent disease outbreaks say the world can do more to prevent 鈥榝ear contagion.鈥� Doing so will improve the care and comfort needed during a crisis.
The Monitor's ViewThe law that has a soldier鈥檚 backAs the US military hits out at new targets 鈥� Iran, Syria, and various terrorist groups 鈥� Congress must renew the legal authority for such actions. Soldiers must know that Americans support an agreed strategy. And foes must know of US resolve.聽
The Monitor's ViewFrance鈥檚 drive for ethical politicsA new president and his young party have already shaken the traditional (and often corrupt) political order. Now Emmanuel Macron aims to set tough rules on ethics for French lawmakers. How will his reform differ from that in other countries?
The Monitor's ViewWhen prayer helps end conflictsReligious leaders have achieved a truce between rebel groups in the Central African Republic through a 鈥榮piritually inspired鈥� method.
The Monitor's ViewWhat refugees might say of World Refugee DayThis year鈥檚 event on June 20 comes as aid groups rethink the approach to refugees 鈥� less as victims and more as participants in restoring their dignity.
Global NewsstandTerror response must go beyond policing social media, US Paris accord withdrawal can benefit climate change movement, only Qatar's action can mend relations, what鈥檚 the 鈥榬eal reason鈥� Arab countries cut Qatar ties?, how Trump may have influenced Saudi moveA roundup of global commentary for the June 19, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhen Muslims march for peaceWith Islamic State instigating more attacks on the West, Muslim groups in Germany hope a march for peace will show that such terrorism is not part of Islam.
The Monitor's ViewWhy politicians must play ballAfter the shooting at a GOP baseball practice, lawmakers showed remarkable civility. Here are active steps that can keep it going.
The Monitor's ViewAmericans expand the idea of giving 鈥� and goodnessGiving to charity hit another record last year, but a new form of giving 鈥� impact investing 鈥� is catching up fast.
The Monitor's ViewUS as a good neighbor to Central AmericaLike recent presidents, President Trump seeks to uplift Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala to help stem the flow of drugs and migrants. US priorities in the region may shift but its neighborliness should not.
The Monitor's ViewCan China turn a moral corner?The ruling party鈥檚 use of fear to deter corruption may be shifting toward positive ways to instill honesty in governance.
Global NewsstandG7 nations should increase coordination, Macron a 'worthy partner' for Merkel on Russian affairs, Netanyahu must listen to moderates on both sides, Death penalty isn't the answer, New Zealanders ready for a new approach to drug addictionA roundup of global commentary for the June 12, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewKeeping the global promise of a quality educationCountries and world bodies such as the UN have helped expand access to schooling. Now they must enhance the quality of education.
