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The Monitor's ViewWe are all cyber stewardsThe latest global cyberattack known as the WannaCry was blunted by one person. Rather than cave in to fear of such threats, every Internet user can take more responsibility to protect cyberspace.
Global NewsstandHamas's new policy offers an opportunity, Does Trump really want to meet Putin?, Why the Philippines is no longer America's 'lackey,' How new US administration 'forces' Canada toward trade with China, Private companies should expand maternity leaveA roundup of global commentary for the May 15, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhen fear of automation is too roboticTwo studies on the impact of new technologies counter the pumped-up fear of automation. And while displaced workers do need help, most people are not afraid of robots and artificial intelligence.
The Monitor's ViewThe key lesson for picking a new FBI chiefPresident Trump鈥檚 firing of FBI chief James Comey has touched a deep desire to restore rule of law. That desire for universal principles of justice must now guide the president and Senate in selecting a new FBI chief.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Korea鈥檚 vote for a new business cultureThe victory for Moon Jae-in as president could be a victory over the notion of hereditary succession in Korea鈥檚 giant conglomerates.
The Monitor's View Liberating students from a drinking cultureThe indictment of a Penn State fraternity after a student鈥檚 death from drinking should stir colleges to reframe the issue of alcohol use. Strong messaging and enforcement may not be enough. Students may respond less to fear and more to fulfilling opportunities.
The Monitor's ViewFrance鈥檚 new president: a mender of trust in EuropeThe voter mandate for Emmanuel Macron places faith in fixing France as well as the torn identity of the European Union.
Global NewsstandJapan and Australia must cooperate with US on North Korea, Building public trust in science, Arresting WikiLeaks founder would set 'dangerous precedent,' Better Holocaust education needed everywhere, Combating climate change through citizen actionA roundup of global commentary for the May 8, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhen conscience, not guns, decides a democracyAs Venezuela鈥檚 peaceful protests grow, its security forces may be hard-pressed to use violence. With cracks appearing in the Maduro regime, soldiers or police may determine the country鈥檚 democratic future.聽
The Monitor's ViewApplause that drowns out hate speechBoston baseball fans countered an expression of hate toward a black ballplayer with an act of love 鈥� a standing ovation. Ending racial discrimination requires communities to be 鈥榥ormal.鈥櫬�
The Monitor's ViewTalk with North Korea? Recent precedents help.President Trump鈥檚 hope for talks with North Korea could be based on recent cases of other adversaries that shifted away from violence and threats.
The Monitor's ViewHow Congress can be productiveA theme in Washington鈥檚 debates is the need to boost economic productivity. But first Congress must be more efficient itself in agreeing on policies to do just that.
The Monitor's ViewA rise in critical skills for sharing news onlineAs more people rely on social media for news, they also show signs of greater skill in media literacy 鈥� and more responsibility in not passing along fake news.
The Monitor's ViewCan Colombia鈥檚 peace help Venezuela鈥檚 conflict?As a peace deal helps end a long war in Colombia, Venezuela is descending into violence. What can Colombia teach its neighbor about healing and reconciliation?
The Monitor's ViewHear this, oh those who listenHecklers who aim to silence campus speakers or elected leaders, sometimes with violence, must not erode a democracy鈥檚 commitment to consider a diversity of views in public forums.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 possible logic on North KoreaMore than any other foreign security issue, President Trump is engaged in solving the North Korean nuclear threat. One possible reason: to prevent nonnuclear nations like Japan from going nuclear. The moral logic of nonproliferation demands a US role.
The Monitor's ViewIsraeli president鈥檚 advice on Holocaust remembrancePresident Reuven Rivlin used this year鈥檚 Holocaust Remembrance Day to reflect on how Israeli society can apply the Shoah鈥檚 lessons for peace.
The Monitor's ViewA Mideast rivalry worth watchingIran and Saudi Arabia now have reformist leaders bent on granting certain liberties that appeal to young people. That sort of contest of ideas is far better than their violent rivalry in regional conflicts.
Global NewsstandHow Trump's Syria strike could affect North Korea, Egypt attacks must not divide 海角大神s and Muslims, Improving protection of older people's rights, Investing in STEM education can aid development, Are citizens of a democracy obligated to vote?A roundup of global commentary for the April 24, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHow to make natural calamities 鈥榙ull鈥�Natural disasters like the current drought in Somalia need not evoke a frantic global reaction. By pooling their risks in regionwide insurance schemes, more countries are better prepared to quickly respond to disaster.
