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Global NewsstandTime for an tax overhaul for digital multinationals, Why China and the West diverge sharply on privacy, Understanding Pakistan鈥檚 anti-Malala sentiment, The West has struggled to deal decisively with Russia, Winnie Mandela was Africa鈥檚 Rosa ParksA roundup of global commentary for the April 16, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Author Steve Coll鈥檚 work, US and world relations, connections across cultures, the comfort of booksLetters to the editor for the April 16, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewWar in Syria. Gloom over Iran. Can Iraq provide hope?An election in Iraq shows how the Middle East might rise above divides over religion to embrace a unifying identity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMeekness and the 鈥榚lephant walk鈥�Today鈥檚 column considers where true strength lies.
The Monitor's ViewDid Paul Ryan leave them rolling in the aisles?The rest of Paul Ryan鈥檚 tenure as House speaker should be used to take a measure of his efforts to bring civility to politics, including how he helped members learn to laugh together.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRising above adversityToday鈥檚 contributor shares how a friend overcame a life-threatening disease through an increasing spiritual conviction of God鈥檚 healing power.
The Monitor's ViewHungary plants two kinds of seedsEven as a tilted election further erodes its democracy, Hungary also sees a rise in corruption. The latter trend will someday help restore full rights and liberties.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAll creation is made to live in harmonyToday鈥檚 column comes from a woman with a love of nature and of God who explains how she was quickly healed after a horse kicked her.
The Monitor's ViewA creative solution to the US-China trade disputeAs the world鈥檚 two largest economies slap new tariffs on each other, they also are forced to look at their common interest in nurturing innovation. That may help drive both to a truce.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding satisfaction that lastsToday鈥檚 column examines how a shift in what we devote ourselves to in our daily lives can bring a deeper happiness and peace.
The Monitor's ViewA chemical attack felt round the worldThe reaction to Syria鈥檚 latest use of chemical weapons shows humanity鈥檚 steady if uneven embrace of universal rights, such as the right to life for innocent civilians. Those rights, enshrined 70 years ago by the UN, need both protection and celebration.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding 鈥� and following 鈥� our callingToday鈥檚 contributor shares his spiritual journey to a more fulfilling career, which he was able to begin sooner than he鈥檇 expected.
A different definition of violenceHow do you rein in hateful speech online without overbalancing into censorship? That is Germany鈥檚 challenge.
Global NewsstandA US-China trade war is a lose-lose proposition, The West must bring Russia to the negotiating table, The UAE and Saudi Arabia鈥檚 enthusiasm for Pompeo will be brief, The EU should stop appeasing Erdogan, Time to take back control of our personal dataA roundup of global commentary for the April 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Blessings from a radio station, hearing from the other side, peaceful unity of the futureLetters to the editor for the April 9, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewHow the #MeToo movement speaks to he-menThe era of the strongman needs the era of #MeToo and its emphasis on lifting the views of men about their identity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA way out of difficult timesWhile at times there may seem to be no way out of a difficult situation, today鈥檚 contributor shares how learning more about her relation to God led her to a solution in her time of need.
The Monitor's ViewCybersecurity may be beating cyber fearDespite the drumbeat of data breaches, such as Facebook鈥檚, the good news is that companies and governments are putting security first, according to a new survey.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGood, bad, or somewhere in between?Today鈥檚 column considers the role we can each play in bringing out goodness in the world.
The Monitor's ViewAn election so normal it鈥檚 a benchmarkMost Latin Americans will vote for a president this year, and Costa Rica has already set a standard by resisting populism and social media polarization in its April 1 election.
