All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewA calm center for the immigration debateEmotions are running high in Europe and the US about migrants or refugees. There is a way to keep a civil discourse.
Global NewsstandMigrants are valuable; Iran's regional role; Arab tourists; Muslims in Canada; Russian food bonfiresA round-up of global commentary for the Sept. 14, 2015, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewCollege football: Don鈥檛 pander to bettorsESPN鈥檚 鈥榗over alerts鈥� tie college sports ever closer to gambling.
The Monitor's ViewGetting personal with corporate crimeThe US Justice Department plans to favor prosecution of individual wrongdoers over the levying of corporate fines.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 migrant challengeNot all countries may be able to benefit from the influx of newcomers; but all of Europe must share the load.
The Monitor's ViewA still relevant monarchAs Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest-serving monarch her reign seems to be enjoying a renaissance.
The Monitor's ViewFearless Guatemala's lessons for Latin AmericaPeaceful protests that helped oust the Guatemalan president set a template for rejecting the fears that keep corruption in place.聽聽Seven months of a popular rising also showed the power of shared ideals in demanding honest governance.
Global NewsstandDon't turn away migrants; Trump and Giuliani; learning Chinese in South Africa; a new cold war; stock market lessonsA round-up of global commentary for the Sept. 7, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 voice in the global operaAs Chinese leader Xi Jinping holds a summit with President Obama and takes command of the G20, he must also define what values China offers as it tries to reshape the international system.
The Monitor's ViewNew ways to protect the innocent in warAs the nature of war changes, the International Committee of the Red Cross is struggling to ensure compliance with the humanitarian principles of the Geneva Conventions. Even the most extreme militants must be convinced of the need to protect civilians.
The Monitor's ViewSeeing Ukraine as an opportunityA renewed cease-fire, debt restructuring, and more reforms are helping transform Ukraine from a crisis into an opportunity for Europe.
The Monitor's ViewThe global call for more border wallsDonald Trump鈥檚 promise of a secure wall on the US-Mexican border reflects a trend in many nations to fortify their boundaries. A better course lies in more cooperation between countries and tackling root causes of perceived border threats.
The Monitor's ViewSaying 鈥榬ubbish鈥� in Lebanon to politics by faithA garbage-pickup crisis has sparked protests aimed at fixing a government stalemated for too long by the attempt to balance religious rivalry. Lebanon may set an example in the Mideast for government based on individual equality regardless of faith.聽- Global NewsstandUS and Turkey not helping Syria, let the yuan fluctuate, Japan's WWII apology, US not able to handle challenge of climate changeA round-up of global commentary for the Aug. 31, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewNorth Korea鈥檚 old ruse faltersNorth Korea鈥檚 latest violent provocation of South Korea ended with an agreement that appears to break an old pattern. The South may have learned how to deal with the North鈥檚 attempts to intimidate.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 democratic road to economic unityWith the launch of an ambitious project to form a free-trade zone, Africa must also realize that trade is best enhanced when states are democratic.
The Monitor's ViewNew Orleans鈥� thanks for post-Katrina volunteersTo mark the 10th anniversary of its devastating hurricane, New Orleans called on citizens to volunteer in service projects, a celebration of the generosity shown the city by private givers over the past decade.
The Monitor's ViewTaproot for Europe's migrant crisisThe largest share of refugees streaming into Europe is from Syria. Solving the war there is as important as dealing with the symptom of Syrians crossing the Mediterranean to find peace.
The Monitor's ViewAs China鈥檚 economy cools, a hot debate on graftCritics contend that China鈥檚 anti-corruption campaign has helped to slow the economy. But the evidence points to honest governance as better for growth, if integrity in officials can be promoted.
The Monitor's ViewHeroin addiction as a US campaign issueA heroin epidemic in New Hampshire, which will hold the first presidential primary, has forced both Democratic and Republican candidates to address this nationwide problem. The surprising consensus is on the need for treatment versus jail time.
