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The Monitor's ViewNot only people are being liberated from Islamic StateAs Iraq retakes its second-largest city, it made a point of raising a flag at Mosul University, which the militants had all but destroyed. Such schools teach the virtues for running modern societies in the Mideast.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGetting past conflicting opinionsA 海角大神 Science perspective: On finding harmony in divine Truth.
The Monitor's ViewPath of patience toward North KoreaTrump will be the fourth US president to deal with a nuclearized North Korea. More sanctions might help, but a regime defector points to the use of patience as more North Koreans are dissenting.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod's image, our imageA 海角大神 Science perspective: Looking beyond the selfie to the image that truly represents what we are.
The Monitor's ViewWhy anti-bribery laws help global businessA 1977 law against foreign corruption was long viewed as putting US firms at a disadvantage overseas. Perhaps its success in helping profits might convince President Trump to keep the law and enforce it.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur shared family nameA 海角大神 Science perspective: Healing ideas on what it means to be part of the family of man.聽
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 anchor for identity in rough seasAs it prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the European Union faces internal and external threats. Its fallback for unity: a shared cultural identity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveProgress 鈥� it鈥檚 natural!A 海角大神 Science perspective: God鈥檚 goodness can鈥檛 be limited or obstructed.
The Monitor's ViewThe power in welcoming alternative viewsPresident Trump鈥檚 first official trip was to the CIA, an agency trained to encourage dissent about intelligence information but one that must also 鈥榝ace hard truths鈥� about itself.
Readers RespondReaders write: Environmental effects, believing reportsLetters to the editor for the Jan. 23, 2017 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandStreep鈥檚 speech is only the beginning, The reimagining of education in East Africa, Putin鈥檚 dilemma, Parliament: a fading force?, China鈥檚 Taiwan conundrumA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 23, 2017 weekly magazine.
After populism's bold promiseThe politicians who have ridden today's wave of populist discontent to power now enter the next, more difficult chapter: governing- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAchieving real successA 海角大神 Science perspective: On overcoming limitations to right activity.
The Monitor's ViewWhat defines victory for Iraq in MosulAs Iraqi forces end Islamic State鈥檚 hold in the country鈥檚 second-largest city, politicians are racing to avoid the old mistake of continuing Shiite-Sunni divisions. Political reconciliation is the best weapon against terrorist groups.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAssured of God's governmentA 海角大神 Science perspective: We can know and trust that God is the only power in control.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 object lesson in democracyA postelection crisis in Gambia has stirred the country鈥檚 neighbors to intervene, sign of a stronger commitment to democracy in Africa.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTo love yourselfA 海角大神 Science perspective: Yielding to God鈥檚 love shows us what we really are.
The Monitor's ViewBreaking the fall of trust in institutionsA global survey shows a sharp decline of trust in government, business, and other institutions. Rebuilding trust starts with qualities that lessen the fear of rapid change or end corrupt practices.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTruth and fake newsA 海角大神 Science perspective: Understanding God as good helps correct any false 鈥榥ews鈥� about what we truly are.
The Monitor's ViewFinding unity on a new health-care lawObamacare set down access to health care as a universal good, a point that Trump and much of the GOP now concedes. A new law would help fix flaws in the Affordable Care Act.
