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Global NewsstandHunting for foreign investment, today鈥檚 struggles are not reminiscent of apartheid, where is the Sanders of the Emerald Isle?, the Syrian challenge and the US presidency, journalists鈥� responsibility to avoid hysteriaA roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 10, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHospitality marks the next UN chiefThe Security Council鈥檚 choice for the next UN secretary-general,聽Ant贸nio Guterres, is someone at the center of a global crisis: refugees. He has witnessed the generosity of host countries and is primed to further the caring of the uprooted.
The Monitor's ViewWhat breaks a cycle of high debt/low growthThe world鈥檚 over-indebtedness is a large reason for slow economic growth. Yet at least one nation, Jamaica, has shown how to swim out of its red ink. But it took unusual cooperation and openness.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the tweet #prayfor has staying powerAfter major tragedies, social media lights up with calls for prayer. One reason, based on a new survey: A majority of Americans rely on prayer in the hope for healing, finding 鈥楪od in that space.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewThe cool breezes on Asia鈥檚 hot spotsThe latest India-Pakistan violence, along with tensions over aggressive moves by North Korea and China, might not escalate in the face of global trends that have set common values and norms of behavior.
Global NewsstandFerry danger, learning from Israel, river reform, trial footage, election apathyA roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 3, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy some cities thrive as economic enginesIf the US election is about raising and broadening economic growth, then candidates must look at why certain cities thrive as innovators 鈥� and then help other cities do the same. One key: civic trust.
The Monitor's ViewGambling鈥檚 hypeAs the global gambling market grows to a predicted $1 trillion market, many operators are pushing ads with false promises of easy riches. Such deceit shows why governments must encourage living by talent, education, and hard work, not a belief in luck.
The Monitor's ViewPeres鈥檚 legacy of an expectant faith in peaceHe was Israel鈥檚 driver of the Oslo Accords with the Palestinians, which offered a model for Colombia鈥檚 peace process. Can Colombia鈥檚 peace pact now be a model for Israel?
The Monitor's ViewAddressing fears of would-be migrantsBoth the US and the EU are trying a new approach to mass migration: reducing the fear or desperation of people tempted to flee their country. For the US, the tactic may be working in Central America.
The Monitor's ViewWho can inspire civility in the presidential campaign?As the Trump and Clinton campaigns heat up the rhetoric, those who have already occupied the White House set a higher tone by their mutual respect toward each other. Perhaps the current candidates can learn now what they may learn later.
The Monitor's ViewJordan鈥檚 small light in a dark MideastEven as the region becomes more violent and despotic, an election in Jordan reveals progress for women and a shift by the Muslim Brotherhood toward inclusivity and secular rule.聽
Global NewsstandMyanmar鈥檚 astute foreign policy, the challenge of Egyptian democracy, resurgence of the far-right, war in Niger Delta would serve nobody, Guyana鈥檚 oil bonanzaA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 26, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewCompany transparency on climate changeA global body will soon come up with a standard for how companies can reveal the risks of climate change on their business. For now, such 鈥榮ustainability鈥� accounting rules should remain voluntary.
The Monitor's ViewJapan turns silver into goldFaced with being the world鈥檚 most rapidly aging society, Japan has decided to see the demographic challenge as a 鈥榖onus鈥� rather than an 鈥榦nus,鈥� forcing it to be more innovative and to view old folks in a new light.
The Monitor's ViewCan honesty be rewarded at banks?One overlooked lesson from the Wells Fargo bank scandal needs more attention: Banks must hire, train, and encourage workers with high moral reasoning. In Wells Fargo, such workers were the real heroes.聽
The Monitor's ViewNew York terrorist attacks: 'Ground Zeal' againIn light of the Sept. 17 terrorist bombings in New York and New Jersey, as well as the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we are republishing this 2002 Monitor editorial on the 鈥渇orward step鈥� needed after such attacks.
The Monitor's ViewThe Outward Bound way to prevent police shootingsLong-time police reformer Bill Bratton called for empathy between Black Lives Matter and police advocates. In Baltimore, police and city youth are being taught just that 鈥� in trees.
Global NewsstandNGOs rescuing migrants in Mediterranean, upholding rule of law, unity nurtured after coup now under threat, foreigners鈥� role in peace debate, improving relations with China over THAADA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 19, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhen foreign leaders praise US bipartisanshipMyanmar鈥檚 Aung San Suu Kyi is the latest foreign leader to thank both Democrats and Republicans for their long support. Such gratitude from abroad can help remind Americans of the value of bipartisanship in foreign policy 鈥� and perhaps on domestic issues, too.
