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The Monitor's ViewRyan expressed: the new US Speaker's healing wordsIn his inaugural speech as Speaker of the US House, Rep. Paul Ryan reminds legislators and all Americans what it takes to bring about 鈥榖oundless ... good.鈥�
Global NewsstandCanada's progressive direction; foggy forecast for US presidential election; security in Turkey; migrant crisis sinks into chaos; Russia's aging populationA round-up of global commentary from the Nov. 2, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewIn Turkey vote, a window on common identityA Nov. 1 election may confirm a trend seen in a June vote that Turkey may be joining those democracies finding unity on civic values. Will membership in the European Union follow?
The Monitor's ViewAn exemplary way to defeat Islamic StateThe war on Islamic State may not be won with military might or theological arguments but by providing role models for young Muslims seeking purpose and belonging. This would dry up the group鈥檚 recruitment stream.
The Monitor's ViewIndonesia鈥檚 promised 鈥榤ental revolution鈥� for honest governanceOne year into Joko Widodo鈥檚 presidency, his campaign hope for Indonesians to think differently about corruption needs help 鈥� from the people.
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 reach for sage adviceAs the Communist Party launches its next five-year economic plan, it also seeks ancient Chinese virtues to restore morality in the party and society. In a new book, a leading ethicist explains what the party should do.
Global NewsstandGrowth in Kenya; religious diversity in Cameroon; military might in Syria; workingwomen in Bangladesh; Americans and their gunsA round-up of global commentary from the Oct. 26, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewOf democracy saviors and the peopleA critical Nov. 8 election in Myanmar will provide a lesson for the world: that hopes for democracy should not be tied to one person (Aung San Suu Kyi) but should be embedded in the people and their demands for basic rights.
The Monitor's ViewCalifornia鈥檚 useful model in water thriftAs global talks heat up on a climate-change pact, models are needed on collective action to deal with environmental problems. California鈥檚 response to a record drought may be one.
The Monitor's ViewWelcome the 鈥榞ift economy鈥�The sharing economy, driven by commercial platforms such as Uber, has also spurred new forms of charitable giving and free giveaways. A new mix of charity, consumption, and community defines its own economy.
The Monitor's ViewHow Canada can help save democracyThe Liberals under Justin Trudeau won the Oct. 19 election by promising inclusive, respectful politics. With many democracies engaging in fear-mongering campaigns, Canada could set a model for a return to deliberative governance.
The Monitor's ViewWhy one Arab nation acts as peacemakerThe way Algeria ended its violent civil war helps it act as a broker today in other conflicts, teaching that political solutions can quell terrorism.
Global NewsstandTPP deal not a sure thing; Canada's prison reform; Turkey's balancing act; Russia rise in the Middle EastA round-up of global commentary for the Oct. 19, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the US will stay in an 鈥榚ndless war鈥�For President Obama, supporting US interests in Afghanistan trumped keeping a campaign promise to leave.
The Monitor's ViewWho killed the electric car? No one.Despite low gas prices, world automakers from Toyota to VW are moving ahead on nonpolluting vehicles.
The Monitor's ViewThe difficulty with dronesTargeted killings are already an ethical tangle. And 鈥渟warming,鈥� laser, and 鈥渧ampire鈥� drones are on the way.
The Monitor's ViewOutlook brightens for a new generation of women at workA worldwide poll finds challenges from wage inequality to harassment. But it sees changes, too.
Global NewsstandMerkel's vision and strength; rising political left; UN's to-do list; Russia and China as global powers; renewable energy in IndiaA round-up of global commentary for Oct. 12, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe Peace Prize鈥檚 lesson for civil societyThe Nobel Peace Prize went to four groups in Tunisia that prevented violence by mediating a political crisis with a message about individual dignity and equality.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 test of tolerance over Muslim influxRussia鈥檚 bombing of Syria may push millions more Muslims to flee toward Europe, forcing the Continent to quell anti-Muslim bigotry and reinforce the concept of citizenship based on inclusivity.
