All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewWhat lies behind turmoil in Brazil, UkraineA president faces impeachment, a prime minister resigns 鈥� these are signs of voters fed up with corruption and looking for blame. The ultimate answer, however, lies in choosing and voting for moral candidates.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Obama must see in Saudi ArabiaUS-Saudi ties are not in the best shape, but President Obama should look to the emerging civic identity of Saudi youth, found in their digital life and demand for rights.
The Monitor's ViewA world free of drug abuse? The UN must keep trying.聽A UN special assembly on drugs will try to rebuild a global consensus on drug policies. New treatments offer hope for abusers in being addiction-free. But anti-drug enforcement, while in need of reform, should not be reduced.
The Monitor's ViewThe payoff in not paying off an officialA survey of global firms finds a trend in honesty: More corporations are experiencing fewer losses to corrupt competitors who are still willing to pay a bribe. It seems running a business with integrity in a corrupt environment can be profitable.聽
Global NewsstandBenefits and drawbacks to online education in China; How to commemorate Ireland's revolutionary past?; Citizens should be involved in urban planning; Farming should be protected from global warming; Panama Papers put spotlight on New Zealand regulationsA roundup of global commentary for the April 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewGermany鈥檚 humane rush to integrate refugeesChancellor Angela Merkel has helped stem the flow of migrants into Europe and now has a plan to integrate many in Germany. The plan offers both carrots and sticks to ensure 鈥榗ohesion鈥� in German society.
The Monitor's ViewGood grades for girls鈥� educationWith so much progress worldwide, the champions of better schooling for girls seek further gains. They have plenty of successful models and new sources of money.
The Monitor's ViewEchoes of Arab Spring in peace stepsA possible driver for cease-fires in Syria, Libya, and Yemen may be a high desire for freedom and equality among Arab youth. A new survey reveals their aspirations, five years since the Arab Spring.
The Monitor's ViewWhat a woman might do as world鈥檚 chief diplomatThe UN has begun its selection process to pick the next secretary-general. The winner will need feminine skills of leadership to help the global body reform itself and restore its peacemaking possibilities.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the drop in income inequality?Even as it rises in many countries, income inequality has fallen worldwide, a result of pro-poor trends in places from Africa to China. A better focus on growth, innovation, and greater opportunities can help countries close the income gap.
The Monitor's ViewThe key skill of Libya鈥檚 UN-chosen leaderKnown as a listener who builds consensus, Fayez al-Sarraj must win over warring factions, unite an army, defeat Islamic State, revive the economy, and stem the flow of refugees.
The Monitor's ViewTale of a short war and a long dependency on oilA four-day war between Azerbaijan and Armenia points to a global need to help countries dependent on oil exports find new sources of wealth.
The Monitor's ViewCalifornia doesn't let a drought go to wasteOver the past year, the state has shown innovation and resilience in reducing water usage. It is setting an example for the world, in which most people experience severe water shortages.
The Monitor's ViewA global spotlight in Panama PapersThe release of documents from a Panama law firm, revealing hidden wealth of the world鈥檚 elite, reflects a global increase in demands for transparency in government and business.
Global NewsstandThe Obama doctrine; How the media failed in the US election; Canada does immigration better; Hope for future of Syrian immigrantsA roundup of global commentary for the April 4, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewStructures of hope for a new SyriaAs peace talks and a truce advance, new ideas are proposed to rebuild a post-war Syria. From the war-torn city of Homs, one woman offers useful advice.
Global NewsstandWomen scientists out of the spotlight; Hong Kong children should learn traditional Chinese forms of characters; Discussion of honor killings didn鈥檛 begin with Oscar-winning documentary; Calm response to Brussels is neededA roundup of global commentary for the April 11, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe little African country that couldDespite recent sectarian violence and harsh rule, the Central African Republic renews its democracy 鈥� and hope 鈥� with a newly elected president. It is a model for a continent drifting toward autocracy.
The Monitor's ViewPatience as a virtue in restarting a democracyMyanmar鈥檚 first civilian president in half a century pleads for patience, a virtue that many leaders find useful when coupled with moral strength.
The Monitor's ViewFor Europe, a light of truth in the BalkansA guilty verdict of genocide for a leading figure in the 1990s Balkan Wars serves as a lesson for Europe as it struggles with mass violence today.
