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The Monitor's ViewThe integrity that roils South Korea鈥檚 corruptClean prosecutors who honor equality before the law have been key to a probe of high-level corruption from the presidency to Samsung. A stronger democracy is South Korea鈥檚 core defense.
Global NewsstandWhy Europe should boost defense spending, South Sudan鈥檚 instability a threat beyond borders, Press freedom vital to democracy, 鈥楪rexit鈥� will not get the green light, Iraq鈥檚 enemy after Islamic State: corruptionA roundup of global commentary for the March 6, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewAn early test of Trump鈥檚 鈥楢merica First鈥� at the UNIn its first confrontation with Russia, the Trump administration stands up for a long-held American value of protecting innocent life in conflicts.聽
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 honesty about its whopping debtThe ruling party admits its difficulty in reining in a credit-fueled economy with too many 鈥榸ombie鈥� firms and a housing bubble. The truthfulness goes halfway toward making reforms than can drain the red ink.
The Monitor's ViewNorway鈥檚 model of prudence in oil wealthAs more nations set up funds for the money earned from natural resources or exports, many also adopt principles of transparency and accountability 鈥� and a concern for future generations. They should look聽to Norway, which runs the largest 鈥榮overeign wealth fund.鈥櫬�
The Monitor's ViewWhen a famine points to a deeper needThe UN issued its first famine alert in six years, citing starvation in war-torn South Sudan. While food aid is needed, this new African nation needs the reconciliation skills of its church leaders to end a long conflict.
The Monitor's ViewWho decides on US ground combat in Syria?President Trump may soon seek to send foot soldiers to defeat Islamic State quickly in its stronghold. But he first needs buy-in from Congress.
Global NewsstandSoutheast Asian security on surer footing, In defense of referendums 鈥� but reformed, The misconception of lone wolf far-right terrorists, A fresh start for Somalia?, The resonance of Obama's farewell speechA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewMeeting hate with love in St. LouisThe Muslim-海角大神 response to the vandalizing of a Jewish cemetery is yet another example of how the three faiths can use love to counter acts of religiously motivated hate and violence.
Global NewsstandWhere next for Putin and Trump?, China: storming the seas by stealth, Nigeria's forgotten violence, The world must take a stand, Peace can prevail in CyprusA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 20, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 mixed message on immigration: An opening for a deal?The president鈥檚 approach is both tough and flexible, a sign he may be open to a comprehensive solution with Congress to ease fears about US policy.
The Monitor's ViewIn the most populous Muslim nation, a test of toleranceVoters in Indonesia鈥檚 capital may elect a 海角大神 as governor, perhaps sending a message to much of the Muslim world about a religious test for secular leaders.
The Monitor's ViewRomania鈥檚 lesson in public integrityFor weeks, protests against corruption have persisted in Romania because people now realize they hold the key to good governance.
The Monitor's ViewThe UN鈥檚 step for justice in SyriaThe United Nations has begun to collect evidence of war crimes in the Syrian conflict, a necessary step for eventual prosecution and the post-war healing of Syrian society.
The Monitor's ViewA lesson on UN peacekeeping 鈥� from HaitiSecurity in Haiti has improved enough that the UN might soon pull out its forces. One reason: a novel approach to reducing neighborhood violence by listening to community concerns.
The Monitor's ViewWinning the hearts of Islamic State鈥檚 potential recruitsAs it has lost ground, the militant group issued a strategy on ways for Muslims to operate as its online activists. The best counter strategy? Positive messaging.
The Monitor's ViewThe West鈥檚 challenge: an 鈥榓xis of fear鈥�Trump鈥檚 foreign affairs officials meet with other Western leaders for the first time this week. The big theme: the rise of voter fear in the US and Europe, reflected in nationalist politics. Germany鈥檚 leader has an answer for that.
The Monitor's ViewThe call for citizens to 鈥榞o local鈥�In both the US and EU, a populist backlash against centralized power has revived interest in local activism, which often comes with an ethical imperative for neighborliness.
Global NewsstandHow vulnerable is China to a trade war?, After Mosul falls, So-called experts need to stop fearmongering, Standing in solidarity with Muslims, The nauseating hypocrisy of Trump鈥檚 vilificationA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 13, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA simple truth about countering fake newsAs the US and Europe try new efforts against Russian disinformation, they can learn how citizens in Ukraine have been equipped to embrace the truth.
