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The Monitor's ViewIslamic State鈥檚 failing 鈥榳ar of religion鈥�After Islamic State claimed credit for the killing of a French Catholic priest, leaders of major faiths gathered to counter this attempt to incite Muslims and 海角大神s against each other. Peace is the norm between religions.
The Monitor's ViewMercy for the corrupt who come clean?The US and Tunisia are each testing whether leniency toward individuals or businesses that are open about their corruption might lead to less corruption. Confession can be a shorter path to reconciliation.
The Monitor's ViewGermany's response to mass violenceFour recent attacks on the public, some with links to Islamic State, have raised fears but also calls not to allow fear to create an overreaction.
Global NewsstandArts in Gaza, police in Kenya, nuclear power in Japan, tech skills for students, lessons from IndiaA roundup of global commentary for the July 25, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA bright spot in a dull global economyAs major economies falter, India takes the lead with the world鈥檚 fastest growth. It can lure investors with its relative peace and certainty.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 step to be a continent of peaceWith its decision to intervene militarily in South Sudan鈥檚 conflict, the African Union shows it may yet live up to its goal of creating a continent of peace by 2020.
The Monitor's ViewThe exhausted American voter: Ready for a change?With a polarization perhaps at a peak in politics, Americans may be fed up 鈥� not just with 鈥榯he system鈥� but their own acrimony. Hitting bottom in political fatigue may have its benefits.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Melania Trump may have liked Michelle Obama鈥檚 speechMs. Trump鈥檚 near-repetition of the first lady鈥檚 words suggests the two agree on an approach to education that views children in a whole new light.
The Monitor's ViewHow Turkey鈥檚 failed coup was democracy鈥檚 successThe forces for democracy, both within Turkey and worldwide, stood up to the military plotters. A global infrastructure for freedom makes its harder for would-be strongmen to succeed.
The Monitor's ViewThe Nice attack: The Internet as instigatorAs more terrorist attacks appear inspired by the Islamic State鈥檚 appeal over social media, the struggle must move to the Internet, and winning the high moral ground with alternative narratives.
The Monitor's ViewThe rush to curb a heroin/opioid crisisCongress, in rare bipartisanship, passes a law that will help support the many local efforts to end a heroin 鈥榚pidemic鈥� and a prescription opioid crisis. Still left undone: a consensus on whether addiction is a 鈥榙isease.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewRio Games as test of Olympics' purposeBrazil is experiencing turmoil even as it prepares to host the 2016 Summer Games. Will it be able to fulfill one of the goals of the modern Olympics: promoting peace?
The Monitor's ViewA ruling tells China why no country is an islandFor the first time, an international tribunal rules against China and its claim on the territory of another country. The decision is the basis for other countries to question China鈥檚 denial of universal values, especially those needed for world order.
The Monitor's ViewCan Britain鈥檚 new leader be a mender?After the country鈥檚 vote to leave the EU, and a leadership battle within the Conservative party, Theresa May might bring the right talents to heal Britain鈥檚 big divisions.
Global NewsstandAccepting others, China-Russia alliance is no cause for concern, African economy and 鈥楤rexit,鈥� should school zoning go?, lessons from the 1990sA roundup of global commentary for the July 11, 2016-July 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's View The vigilance needed after DallasOne of Dallas's first official actions after the shooting of police was a prayer vigil in the city鈥檚 Thanks-Giving Square. Such prayer is not an evasion of solutions but a solvent for healing and community renewal.
The Monitor's ViewHow to enjoy a corruption-free dayAs more countries turn to mass street protests to fight corruption, the people of Zimbabwe try a one-day boycott of all public activity. They tapped the power of nonconformity to send a message about the need for clean governance.
The Monitor's View Muslim reaction to the Medina bombingEven violent jihadists condemned an attack in Medina, one of Islam鈥檚 most sacred cities. The reaction shows the limits of justifying violence in the name of purifying a religion of alleged apostates.聽
The Monitor's ViewWith yet another crisis, Europe relies on its calm centerBritain鈥檚 vote to leave the EU has again pushed Germany into asking for patience as the Continent reflects on its reaction to one more big challenge.
The Monitor's ViewPost-Brexit, Britain fixes a rise in immigrant abuseEven as abuse of immigrants increases after the 鈥淟eave鈥� victory, British groups rally to replace this spike in hate with messages of love, respect, and equality
