All Editorials
Global NewsstandIslamic State as international threat; how to respond to terror; West waited too long in Syria; a new partnership with Russia; ending Africa's droughtA roundup of global commentary in the Nov. 30, 2015 weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewItaly's artful arsenal against Islamic StateThe prime minister plans to spend $1 billion in shaping the 鈥榗ultural identity鈥� of refugees from Syria and Iraq as a creative riposte to Islamic State鈥檚 destruction of art.
The Monitor's ViewWhere Muslims are a learning experienceith their strong diversity of faiths, college campuses are essential training grounds to teach tomorrow鈥檚 leaders about interfaith cooperation, including engagement with Muslims.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina鈥檚 pivot from PeronismSunday鈥檚 election of a president with a reconciliatory style may upend the populist ruling style created by Juan and Eva Per贸n.
The Monitor's ViewThe other front against Islamic State: self-defeating fearPresident Obama pleads not to let fear of Islamic State or Syrian refugees play into IS hands. He鈥檚 right but must do more in this critical homefront against the purveyors of fear.聽
Global NewsstandRussians awake to Islamic threat; Indonesia could be a regional leader; Myanmar's emerging democracy; unifying the EU; Ireland and a 'Brexit'A roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 23, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHonesty鈥檚 force in a global drive against corruptionAttempts to measure the effects of corruption on an economy are welcome. But as people in more countries demand accountable government, a focus should also be put on measuring levels of honesty 鈥� to uphold models.
The Monitor's ViewThanksgiving lessons for the Syrian refugee debateAfter the Paris attacks, Americans are divided on Obama鈥檚 plan to let in 10,000 Syrian refugees. The timing is good: Thanksgiving can shed light on how much the nation鈥檚 tradition of hospitality should influence this decision.
The Monitor's ViewEU鈥檚 preemptive move on African migrationWhile debate rages in Europe over Syrian refugees, the EU starts to build consensus on immigration by offering aid to Africa to prevent migration. All the better to tackle root causes than symptoms.
The Monitor's ViewAfter Paris, a global resolve to dispel Islamic State鈥檚 darknessThe Islamic State attacks in Paris bring sorrow and prayers, yet also a chance for sustained global unity in supplanting the false allure of a violent caliphate with hope for troubled Muslim youth and nations.
Global NewsstandEnding China's one-child policy; healing Japan's and South Korea's past; India needs its religious leaders; Greece and Turkey can stabilize the region; Britain should help its asylum seekersA round-up of global commentary for the Nov. 16, 2015 weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewDraftKings vs. the joy of athleticsNew York鈥檚 crackdown on fantasy-sports gambling sites like DraftKings reflects a desire to retain the purity and joy of athletics. Too many nonsport interests, from betting to drugs, infringe on the virtues of sports.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the world鈥檚 most generous country may yet be democraticMyanmar was declared the most generous country just two days after an election moved it closer to democracy. A spirit of egalitarian giving lies behind its steady progress toward freedom.
The Monitor's ViewRussia鈥檚 sports doping scandal: Why this one may be differentA report on Russia鈥檚 drug-fueled cheating in sports comes as the International Olympic Committee realizes it must put an emphasis on 鈥榗lean athletes,鈥� not just trying to catch the minority of athletes who cheat.
The Monitor's ViewA quiet revolution in Venezuela鈥檚 regimeA prosecutor who put away Venezuela鈥檚 most popular opposition figure has come clean on his role in the sham trial. His defection might turn a key election and be a model for those working in any authoritarian regime.
Global NewsstandNorth Korea needs to progress; strengthen peace, not nukes; Palestinian women and terror attacks; Egypt's elections; demonstrations in South AfricaA round-up of global commentary for the Nov. 9, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewRomania鈥檚 turn at cleaning up governmentReflecting a global trend in anti-corruption protests, Romanians oust a prime minister, demonstrating an embrace of equality before the law.
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 handshake with Taiwan: A dragon lies down with a lambA historic summit between the presidents of Taiwan and China may be Beijing鈥檚 recognition that the Taiwanese prefer civic principles like freedom over ethnic or cultural ties.
The Monitor's ViewA Japan-South Korea healing momentAn unexpected summit on Monday suggests each country is ready to resolve issues about the past in order to deal with current challenges in Asia together.
The Monitor's ViewAnchors for rule of law on the high seasTwo actions in October may push Beijing to accept universal rules in maritime law: a UN court鈥檚 decision favoring the Philippines鈥� claim to islets taken by China and the transit of a US warship near a reef built up by the Chinese.
