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The Monitor's ViewFor Italy, all roads lead to EU values聽A global financial panic triggered by Italy鈥檚 political standoff sends a signal about the qualities needed to ensure stability and prosperity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA lesson from 鈥楤eauty and the Beast鈥�Everyone has what it takes to redeem mistakes and move forward with a fresh start.
The Monitor's ViewSaudi Arabia鈥檚 struggle to define national identityEven as it allows women to drive, the regime arrests those who championed such reform. The contradiction reflects a deeper need for a unifying identity based on universal civic values.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveValue that鈥檚 not contingent on circumstanceToday鈥檚 contributor writes of a woman gaining freedom from the baggage of an abusive upbringing through a clearer sense of her spiritual worth.
How to change WashingtonWashington isn鈥檛 working, the thinking goes.聽But what if that sentiment is wrong? What if Washington is working pretty much as it is set up to do?
Global NewsstandIsraelis must reach out to Gazans, Palestinians will live on despite recent violence, Europe walks a tightrope after Trump鈥檚 trashing of the Iran deal, Europe鈥檚 hypocrisy in treatment of Roma citizens, Africa faces the task of 鈥楧ecolonising the Mind鈥�A roundup of global commentary for the May 28, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Mothers and forgiveness, reality of homelessness, how 鈥楤lack Panther鈥� affects Africans, tariffs explained for average reader, high taxes vs. life choicesLetters to the editor for the May 28, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewEurope gets a grip on graftEven as the EU sets a new standard on digital privacy, it is playing catch-up with the US in preventing bribery of its firms overseas. Together, the US and EU can raise anti-corruption standards.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSelfless service we can all participate inFor today鈥檚 contributor, Memorial Day is an opportunity to think more deeply about what it means to selflessly serve others.
The Monitor's ViewA new unity on solutions for climate changeBoth parties in Congress now support incentives for capturing carbon emissions from oil, gas, and coal. The political shift from a divisive debate is welcome.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楥harity begins at home鈥�As he found a more spiritual way to think about others, today鈥檚 contributor found a richer relationship with his dad and saw him freed from alcoholism.
The Monitor's ViewThe deft broker behind plans for a Trump-Kim summitOver the past year, South Korea鈥檚 new president has used praise, warmth, and humility to bring out the best in the American and North Korean leaders.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBeyond positive thinking: thoughts that healWhen today鈥檚 contributor prayed for his injured dog, he experienced how God鈥檚 thoughts come with a power that brings tangible healing.
The Monitor's ViewA G7 summit with hospitality on the tableAs host of June鈥檚 Group of Seven gathering, Canada has put two of the latest mass migrations on the agenda. Its own generosity toward migrants should help elevate the West鈥檚 response to a global refugee crisis.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTrusting God, finding homeFacing uncertainty and worry about where she would live next, today鈥檚 contributor found practical answers to her needs as she learned more about God鈥檚 care for all.
The Monitor's ViewIncentives for inmates to choose a crime-free lifeA bill with wide bipartisan backing in the House and supported by Trump would boost rehabilitation programs in federal prisons, building on state successes in reforms aimed at inmates seeking redemption.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePreparing for the US-North Korea summitToday鈥檚 column explores the idea that prayers in the quiet of our home serve as windows of light for humanity and of progress for our world.
Can the Arctic teach the world to cooperate?Must exploitation and conflict inevitably accompany exploration and expansion? Or can we learn the lessons of the past and reap the benefits of expansion without falling prey to its temptations?
Global NewsstandTrump鈥檚 鈥榙iplomatic vandalism鈥� on the Iran nuclear deal, Trump鈥檚 nuclear deal move hurts America鈥檚 reputation, Putin鈥檚 pushy foreign policy may not be strategically beneficial, Why Elon Musk blew up at an analyst, Timely theme for World Press Freedom DayA roundup of global commentary for the May 21, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Celebrating workers, the hearts of parents, libraries in danger, direction for White HouseLetters to the editor for the May 21, 2018 weekly magazine.聽聽
