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Global NewsstandApple and privacy; Supreme Court selection; the Bush dynasty; ending Syria's war; Obama's visit to CubaA roundup of global commentary for the March 7, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe key hope in sanctionsWith Obama going to Cuba, a tighter economic embargo on North Korea, and a partial lifting of sanctions on an improved Iran, now is the time to examine why sanctions often succeed. They rely on a hopeful view of people.
The Monitor's ViewFrom Timbuktu, a timeless lessonIn a first, a jihadist is charged with a war crime for destroying ancient cultural sites. The case before the International Criminal Court reflects a legal pushback against such destruction and a moral reinforcement to preserve humanity鈥檚 most timeless heritage.
The Monitor's ViewSyria鈥檚 calm before the peaceA temporary truce, brokered by Russia and the US, has brought the first lull in violence in Syria鈥檚 five-year conflict. As it brings some stability and hope, it is also a test of sincerity for coming peace talks.
The Monitor's ViewPeace message in Iran鈥檚 electionDespite a rigged list of candidates, voters in Iran鈥檚 Feb. 26 election found a way to elect relative moderates who seek a less threatening country more open to the world. The vote was a humiliating blow to Iran鈥檚 clerical rule.聽
The Monitor's ViewAdvice for a world in search of innovationThe US presidential campaign is raising voter fears about the future more than focusing on what Warren Buffett calls America鈥檚 鈥榮ecret sauce鈥� 鈥� its long history of sustained gains in economic productivity.
Why Warren Buffett is so bullish on the future for American childrenIn his annual letter to shareholders, CEO Warren Buffett explains his optimism for the lives of the coming generation of American children.
Global NewsstandNew and revolutionary ideas in US politics; why the US is disengaging from world events; China and N. Korea's nukes; defeating poverty in ChinaA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 29, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewPsst! 鈥楶lastics鈥� needs to be reformedOne of the world鈥檚 most successful and versatile materials is also a potential environmental disaster.
The Monitor's ViewTurning politics outside inMoney still corrupts politics but maybe not in the way we think.
The Monitor's ViewExit the EU? What Britain should be asking.A June referendum on whether Britain should stay in the European Union has focused mainly on the economic impact. A great power with immense 鈥榮oft power鈥� needs to also look at its global contributions.
The Monitor's ViewEndgame for an opiate epidemicWhen US governors met in Washington, their focus was on novel ways to deal with a rise in nonmedical use of prescription opiates. Vermont鈥檚 governor had some answers.聽
The Monitor's ViewApple court case takes a bite on libertyA court鈥檚 order for Apple to assist the FBI in hacking a terrorist鈥檚 iPhone is about more than security or privacy. It also raises questions about coercing individuals or companies to act on behalf of government.
Global NewsstandEurope's crossroads; humanitarian aid for Syrians; diversity in Hollywood; Israel's new role; halting Zika virusA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 22 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewFor the Mideast, an anniversary to rememberThe 25th anniversary of the Gulf War liberated Kuwait from Iraqi rule 鈥� and it helped leave Kuwait as a relatively good counterpoint to the region鈥檚 extremism.
The Monitor's ViewA morality tale in Argentina鈥檚 debt epiphanyA newly elected president is near a deal to end Argentina鈥檚 long debt woes. The country鈥檚 15-year saga provides a lesson for a world awash in red ink.聽
The Monitor's ViewOil鈥檚 fall may be democracy鈥檚 riseThe biggest oil producers, which are trying to prop up global prices, are also among the last countries to make reforms that will lift them from a 鈥榬esource curse.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewReclaim civility for the 2016 electionsAs presidential candidates slip toward slurs and shouting, other leaders as well as citizens must preserve the power of civility in public discourse.
Global NewsstandSanders' boost for Clinton; immigration fears; Trump in Africa; France's right wing; Syria peace talksA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 15, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewUnsung heroes who rescue Syria鈥檚 refugeesAs peace talks falter and the war in Syria escalates, one good constant has been the compassionate welcome and rescue of refugees by common residents in neighboring states. Good examples can be found on Greek islands.
