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The Monitor's ViewA model for anti-corruption RussiansThe March 26 protests in dozens of Russian cities were not simply against the corruption under President Putin. Many demonstrators also know how another former Soviet state, Georgia, has achieved relatively clean governance.聽
The Monitor's ViewTrump and the question of truthAs more citizens distrust traditional media, they must rely even more on their own ability to discern statements from elected leaders like President Trump. Democracy depends on informed voters.
Global NewsstandErdogan's tussle with Europe, The shame of the world, Regional support for Venezuela is vital, Scotland's place in the United Kingdom, US reengagement in the Middle EastA roundup of global commentary for the March 27, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHelp North Koreans 鈥榣ive in the truth鈥�The US has now added the option of a preemptive strike on North Korea鈥檚 nuclear sites, but it should first highlight the regime鈥檚 human rights abuses. Here鈥檚 why that tactic helped bring down the Iron Curtain.
The Monitor's ViewCan you tally up world progress?The UN鈥檚 latest index on human development reveals 鈥榠mpressive鈥� results in well-being. But it also suggests that immeasurable qualities are necessary for progress.
The Monitor's ViewWhen ex-offenders deserve forgiveness on their recordsWith nearly a third of adults having criminal records, one study looks at the effects of hiding the records of those who don鈥檛 reoffend. The results show the need for further work in offering such forgiveness.
The Monitor's ViewFor one war-wracked nation, a path to happinessThe world鈥檚 least-happiest country, the Central African Republic, is also one of its most fragile, a result of violent civil strife. Yet it is also the focus of an international effort to disarm and reintegrate its armed groups, bringing some hope.
The Monitor's ViewIn conflicts, faith leaders must often stay aboveWith Libya falling into violent chaos and foreign diplomacy failing, one report suggests that some local Muslim clerics serve as trusted mediators, able to attract warring parties through moderation and equality.
Global NewsstandClimate change presents us with a choice, Seeking an end to the Ukrainian conflict, Balancing Beijing鈥檚 displeasure and missile defense, The people should be consulted on 鈥楤rexit鈥�, The importance of girls鈥� educationA roundup of global commentary for the March 20, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewGlobal economy finally hums but needs a purr of innovationThe world has struggled for seven years to create steady growth. Now it needs a spigot of ideas and reforms to improve productivity.
The Monitor's ViewThe hope needed to end a hunger crisis of historic scaleWith acute food needs in four countries, the UN faces the worst humanitarian crisis in seven decades. The world must assist its most vulnerable, not only with money but efforts for peace in these conflict areas.聽
The Monitor's ViewWorld Bank takes on pernicious beliefsIts development report asks why certain harmful beliefs persist and suggests ways to shape people鈥檚 preferences to ensure progress. First task: Challenge the idea of power with the power of ideas.聽
The Monitor's ViewFinding the voice of voters in IndiaAs Western democracies deal with voter rage and populist parties, India鈥檚 leader tries to appeal to poor voters by enlisting them in development, even asking them to think differently.
The Monitor's ViewThe importance of the Trump-Merkel dialogueAs the US seeks to close itself off, German leader Angela Merkel may ask Trump to join her in embracing a kind of openness that blesses people and nations rather than hurts them. She knows what a closed society looks like.
Global NewsstandThreats to China鈥檚 One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America鈥檚 declining left, The shifting role of journalism, What does Trump mean for US role in the world?, Will 鈥楽coxit鈥� follow 鈥楤rexit鈥�?A roundup of global commentary for the March 13, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewIn a trustless world, where to find qualities of trustWith trust in institutions at a record low worldwide, a good place to look for success in trust-building are companies with the most satisfied employees.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 鈥榯ravel ban鈥� 鈥� the question of intentA recent Supreme Court ruling sheds light on how much judges should look at possible bias in government decisions. Does Trump鈥檚 executive order on travel from six countries single out Muslims as a class?
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 source of creative growthThe country鈥檚 leaders call for more innovation to boost slowing growth in the world鈥檚 second-largest economy, yet they show little faith in the creativity of Chinese researchers. Ideas can be discovered wherever there is freedom of thought.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 suit of moral armor against RussiaThe hot conflict in Ukraine has forced that country to seek legal help from the UN鈥檚 highest court. In a suit against Russia, it hopes to expose the truth about the Kremlin鈥檚 role in the killing of civilians in Ukraine.
New editor at 海角大神Mark Sappenfield has been named the 17th editor of news organization begun in 1908.聽
