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Global ViewpointModi 2.0: How India's new prime minister may have evolvedAs an opposition member of parliament, I can happily say that聽Modi appears to have realized that he will have to lead the nation from the center and not from the extreme right, where he built his base. But if he backslides, we will resist him robustly. India's democracy deserves no less.
The Monitor's ViewChildren on the doorstepA surge of unaccompanied children crossing illegally into the US demands a humanitarian response
How not to talk about human traffickingHuman trafficking is a complicated problem that can be difficult to discuss appropriately and sensitively. But as we've seen after the Somaly Mam case, the discourse of human trafficking has real impacts on anti-trafficking efforts and on trafficking victims and survivors.
The Monitor's ViewFreedom daysRemembering D-Day, World War I, the Polish elections, Tiananmen Square. What do they have in common? A love of freedom.
OpinionAfter the Isla Vista rampage: Saving boys 鈥� to save womenIf we are serious as a culture about preventing future atrocities, we need to change the way we socialize boys and men like Elliot Rodger. And we will need to dismantle a culture that routinely treats women and girls as sexual objects and targets of real and virtual violence.
The Monitor's ViewEmpowering employeesInnovative approaches could result in happier, more productive workers
The Monitor's ViewSigns of rule of law in Asia's Wild WestDefense leaders in East Asia, including those from the US, meet as the region roils over China's aggressive acts over islands and watery resources. A few nations, however, take legal action to show how disputes can be resolved peacefully.
The Monitor's ViewA global spotlight on violence against womenThe millions of tweets about the abducted Nigerian girls and now a killing rampage against women in California show the progress in global efforts to confront the issue of violence against women. Exposure of the problem is halfway to ending it.
The potential of local conflict resolution in DarfurArab nomads in Darfur have organized interlocking conflict resolution networks to address local disputes before they escalate. Their work could help bring lasting peace to a region plagued by violence. But it requires stronger international support to fulfill its promise.- The potential of local conflict resolution in DarfurArab nomads in Darfur have organized interlocking conflict resolution networks to address local disputes before they escalate. Their work could help bring lasting peace to a region plagued by violence. But it requires stronger international support to fulfill its promise.
The Monitor's ViewObama's vision of US as 'empowering partners'In his West Point speech, President Obama firmly plants a vision of US leadership as a 'hub of alliances' with the task of 'empowering partners' 鈥� not as a global cop. The US can refocus itself as a world coach mainly because humanity has made progress in shared ideals that promote peace.
OpinionThe day I met Abraham Lincoln, and the field trip that changed my lifeI worry that in an era of stressed resources for schools and increased emphasis on uniform academic testing, field trips might fall victim to slashed budgets and school reform. As I saw, they can spark critical thinking better than conventional classroom instruction.
The Monitor's ViewThe India-China rivalry over anti-graft campaignsIndia and China now have top leaders with vigorous campaigns against official corruption. Which country will succeed? Look to the one that can hold its leaders accountable for transparency and honesty.
OpinionTunisia could be the first Arab Spring success. But it's not there yet.Tunisia has many advantages that set it up well for progress. But the country's聽future will not be assured without international support. It must fortify a weak economy, combat crime and terrorism, and continue government reforms.
The Monitor's ViewIn Ukraine, a vote to turn foe into friendAfter winning Ukraine's presidential election, Petro Poroshenko sets his first priority: reaching out to separatists. Nations in civil conflict need a healer who can calm the fears of those in rebellion.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Thailand's coup must be its lastThe Army coup in Thailand shows how much the Thais, especially the elite, must absorb basic concepts of citizenship, extending political power even to the poorest.
Global ViewpointIndia鈥檚 tectonic shiftThe electoral victory of Narendra Modi and the BJP marks a major shift for India 鈥� inspiring great hope for many and worry for others. However, both聽the euphoria and the fears will calm down when Modi gets down to the hard business of governing a large, diverse, chaotic India.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine's three answers to Russia's fear campaignThe election this Sunday is just one of Ukraine's response to Russian intimidation. The others are daily walks by workers in defiance of armed separatists and a government dialogue in the east about power sharing. This assertion of civic values is the best antidote to fear.
OpinionPolar bear diplomacy: Where the US and Russia can agreeOn an arctic island 250 miles from the nearest Siberian village, US and Russian scientists are collaborating on wildlife research. Their work proves: Conservation transcends geopolitics.- OpinionPolar bear diplomacy: Where the US and Russia can agreeOn an arctic island 250 miles from the nearest Siberian village, US and Russian scientists are collaborating on wildlife research. Their work proves: Conservation transcends geopolitics.
