All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewSyrian truce鈥檚 first goal: aiding civiliansA fragile truce in a brutal war was driven in large part by humanitarian concerns. That aim must remain, amid other motives, to help heal a broken Syria.
The Monitor's ViewIncome up. Inequality down. But what of rural folk?Median income in the US rose at its fastest rate last year while inequality shrank. Yet incomes outside metro areas fell. Rural Americans must be included in the 鈥榗ommunities of thinkers鈥� that are the nation鈥檚 cities
The Monitor's ViewGermany's test of generosity and identityAfter welcoming 1 million fleeing people, Germans now struggle to integrate them. They are being forced to look deep at what binds their country.
Global Newsstand'Brexit' hasn't wreaked predicted chaos, Apple's tax case reflects struggle between governments and big business, China and India: spoiling for a fight?, John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov could become closerA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 12, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewAn express lesson for Wells Fargo and other banksReform of the world financial system since 2008 has made it stronger, yet a massive scandal at Wells Fargo highlights the ongoing need to build ethical resilience into the industry.
The Monitor's ViewA judge鈥檚 insight on how to care for studentsA Connecticut judge orders reform of the state鈥檚 public schools to help poor students. But unlike similar court rulings, he focuses less on money and more on how to achieve student success. Other states should take notice.
The Monitor's ViewReason to pause on pot legalizationIn Colorado, the first state to start selling legal marijuana, an anti-pot rebellion has begun in Pueblo County. Other states that will vote on legalization in November should take notice.
The Monitor's ViewFor those who paint dark futures, the past offers a different paletteNearly half of Americans see no hope of a better future, a mood that politicians easily prey on. Yet new books by scholars comb history to show why progress in ideas marches on.
The Monitor's ViewA hard lesson for China鈥檚 soft powerAn election in Hong Kong shows how much Beijing must improve on being a power known for attractive ideals, not its coercion of others.
Global NewsstandRussia in Iran, global crackdown on ivory, work stoppage affects children, diplomacy in South Sudan, ultimatum from RussiaA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 5, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewPoor democracies that aren't poor in demanding honestyIn ousting a president who symbolized a corrupt elite, Brazil joins many other developing nations whose citizens have demanded honesty in elected government. Brazil can take lessons from anti-graft successes in India, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
The Monitor's ViewGoodnight, pre-K gapA study pops an inequality myth in finding American kids are not only better prepared for early schooling but those from lower-income or minority homes saw a reduced gap with white kids. One probable cause: better qualities of character.
The Monitor's ViewIraq鈥檚 opportunity in the battle for MosulAs Iraq prepares to retake its second-largest city from Islamic State, it can use the expected victory to renew efforts to restore an historic harmony between Sunnis and Shiites.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 post-Brexit identity searchA Sept. 16 summit of the remaining EU leaders must start a deep search for what binds the European Union other than economic convenience and preventing war and atrocities.聽
The Monitor's ViewBritain鈥檚 audit of injusticeA society鈥檚 first step to reduce inequality is to make sure government provides services without bigotry. Britain鈥檚 new prime minister is trying a novel approach: an audit of government injustice.
Global NewsstandTurkish rally a positive sign, preelection prep a good move, Thai government best of bad choices, safety measures needed near water, world ignoring YemenA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 29, 2016 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewHow humility won Colombia鈥檚 peace dealAs Colombians prepare to vote on a carefully crafted peace proposal that would end a long war, they must remember how each side in the talks had to learn humility, helped along by a focus on those who suffered most in the war.
The Monitor's ViewMuslims and Europe, swimming chic by chicBans in France on wearing 鈥榖urkini鈥� swimwear only alienates Muslims. Europe must find better ways to encourage integration, not feed into Islamic State鈥檚 playbook.
The Monitor's ViewA jihadist鈥檚 cultural redemptionA former leader in an Al Qaeda affiliate admits guilt 鈥� and regret 鈥� in a world court for destroying ancient artifacts in Timbuktu, Mali. His advice to jihadists: Save all of humanity鈥檚 cherished culture rather than destroy it.
The Monitor's ViewPulling kids from war鈥檚 rubbleGlobal reaction to children in conflicts 鈥� as soldiers, refugees, or among the injured 鈥� has improved as more nations presume innocence for the youngest and most vulnerable.
