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The Monitor's ViewTo safeguard Asia, Obama must first deal with a test of penitenceObama wisely brings together the leaders of South Korea and Japan, a necessary step to reconcile them over their history and allow them to cooperate in defending Asia's security.
The Monitor's ViewCan Russia still act responsibly? In Libya vote, yes.Despite its Crimea crime, Russia votes at the UN to honor Libya's sovereignty against rebel attempts to steal the country's oil. The world order still needs that kind of Russia.
Global ViewpointYulia Tymoshenko: Crimea will always be UkrainianI feel sorry for the people of Crimea who fell for Russia's lie. The regime will soon show them that even the subtropics can have polar nights. Still, the most powerful Ukrainian army 鈥� that of freedom and democracy 鈥� marches on, fulfilling its mission, including the liberation of Russia.- Global ViewpointYulia Tymoshenko: Crimea will always be UkrainianI feel sorry for the people of Crimea who fell for Russia's lie. The regime will soon show them that even the subtropics can have polar nights. Still, the most powerful Ukrainian army 鈥� that of freedom and democracy 鈥� marches on, fulfilling its mission, including the liberation of Russia.
The Monitor's ViewSaving Ukraine from another Russian heistEven as the EU and US weigh more sanctions against Moscow, they must unite behind a plan to lift Ukraine into a stable democracy with a West-oriented economy. That would be the best deterrent to further Russian designs.
Global ViewpointCondoleezza Rice: Crimea shows US can鈥檛 step back and let others leadCondoleezza Rice states: 'The recent events [in Ukraine and elsewhere] should be a wake-up call to all Americans. I know we are tired and worried about our problems at home, but we cannot eschew the responsibilities of leadership and embolden those who don鈥檛 share our values.'- Global ViewpointCondoleezza Rice: Crimea shows US can鈥檛 step back and let others leadCondoleezza Rice states: 'The recent events [in Ukraine and elsewhere] should be a wake-up call to all Americans. I know we are tired and worried about our problems at home, but we cannot eschew the responsibilities of leadership and embolden those who don鈥檛 share our values.'
The Monitor's ViewTie GM apology to actionAfter news that it delayed a recall of cars with potentially lethal defect, GM apologies and puts remorse into action with reforms. Words of contrition these days must come with deeds.
The Monitor's ViewThe real West-Russia contest over UkrainePutin uses force for the Crimea secession and the West retaliates with sanctions. As power plays escalate over Ukraine's future, everyone should remember that聽 power and influence are not really at stake.
Global ViewpointUkraine crisis has pushed Germany to center stageWhere is Europe as Vladimir Putin is about to pocket Crimea? Or more to the point: Who is Europe? As Putin鈥檚 Crimean gambit unfolds, we don鈥檛 hear much from London and Paris. Germany has moved to center stage,聽touting its responsibility for world order and taking a more active role.- Global ViewpointUkraine crisis has pushed Germany to center stageWhere is Europe as Vladimir Putin is about to pocket Crimea? Or more to the point: Who is Europe? As Putin鈥檚 Crimean gambit unfolds, we don鈥檛 hear much from London and Paris. Germany has moved to center stage,聽touting its responsibility for world order and taking a more active role.
Tunisia鈥檚 model for bridging political and social dividesWhen any country enters a transition out of war or dictatorship, its citizens are full of hope that their leaders, economies, and societies will change. Yet too few transitions deliver.聽As seen in post-apartheid South Africa, the key to democratic transitions is political and social inclusiveness.- Tunisia鈥檚 model for bridging political and social dividesWhen any country enters a transition out of war or dictatorship, its citizens are full of hope that their leaders, economies, and societies will change. Yet too few transitions deliver.聽As seen in post-apartheid South Africa, the key to democratic transitions is political and social inclusiveness.
The Monitor's ViewWhat else was missing about Malaysia flight MH370Malaysian officials learned quickly that openness during a crisis can help resolve it. Even China criticized the slow or misleading reports about the missing plane. Transparency should be any government's first instinct.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Germany demands so much of Russia on UkraineIn an emotional speech Wednesday, Germany's Angela Merkel rebuked Russia's Vladimir Putin for his violation of Ukraine's sovereignty. Her country's incredible progress since World War II gives her credibility to demand the same of Russia.
OpinionAre e-cigarette marketers ensnaring the next generation of teen smokers?A new study found that teens who used e-cigarettes were more likely to be heavy tobacco cigarette smokers and less likely to quit.聽Yet America still lets the e-cig industry market to teens.聽We need to stop them with some strong regulations, just like we did with regular cigarettes.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Turkey's protests persistTurkey's growing middle class took to the streets again on news of the death of a boy injured by police during last year's mass protests. The demonstrations represent a spontaneous uprising for individual freedoms and honest government.
Global ViewpointRussia鈥檚 cyber weapons hit Ukraine: How to declare war without declaring warBy targeting the Ukrainian government with a cyber weapon, the Russians are able to effectively engage in an aggressive, kinetic act without actually declaring war, or other countries reacting like it is an act of war. This will not last forever.聽- Global ViewpointRussia鈥檚 cyber weapons hit Ukraine: How to declare war without declaring warBy targeting the Ukrainian government with a cyber weapon, the Russians are able to effectively engage in an aggressive, kinetic act without actually declaring war, or other countries reacting like it is an act of war. This will not last forever.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe health antidote to a heroin surgeAttorney General Eric Holder calls a rise in heroin use a 'health crisis.' He's right to focus on the health aspect 鈥� intervention, prevention, treatment. Addiction itself is not a crime but a cause for cure.
