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The Monitor's ViewWanted: Ethical intelligence for artificial intelligenceFrom the Pentagon to the United Nations, leaders seek advice on AI鈥檚 potential to harm 鈥� or to serve.
The Monitor's ViewFriendship across political linesEllen DeGeneres and George W. Bush socializing sets an example for keeping doors open for those on the opposite side of issues.
The Monitor's ViewA radical choice for equality in TunisiaA law professor wins the presidency with his ideas 鈥� and actions 鈥� of equal opportunity for equality. Tunisia again inspires the Middle East on democracy鈥檚 fundamentals.
The Monitor's ViewNew poverty busters get their dueThis year鈥檚 Nobel prize in economics puts a spotlight on a new type of research that brings a fresh view of the poor as capable and resilient.
Readers RespondReaders write: India鈥檚 growth, education and democracy, and fashion choicesWhy glorify buying ripped jeans? Readers wrote in to discuss this topic, as well as the importance of education and India鈥檚 economic growth.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a peace prize befits Ethiopia's leaderLike a 21st-century Mandela,聽Abiy Ahmed聽prepared himself with a mental peace to be able to bring it to others.
How the NRA changed politicsIn exploring the reasons behind the NRA鈥檚 influence, you find a lesson on the evolution of American politics, and why the group鈥檚 clout may be waning.
The Monitor's ViewThe global bandwagon on tax integrityOne of the more notorious tax havens, Cayman Islands, commits to honesty and openness in financial transactions.
The Monitor's ViewThe borderless power of sportsIn Iran and China, the globalization of sports 鈥� and its values 鈥� is helping transcend frictions over religion and nationalism.
The Monitor's ViewLife without plastic? The idea gains a big player.Consumer-goods giant Unilever sets an example with its radical plan to collect more plastic than it sells.
The Monitor's ViewHow a splintered country plans to mendEthiopia鈥檚 new reconciliation commission aims not at punishment for a violent past but at exposure of root causes for past injustices, all in hope of forgiveness and unity.
Readers RespondReaders write: Language and science, readers鈥� recommendations, and generalizationsReaders discuss their experience with multilingualism, express gratitude for good book recommendations, and critique blanket statements in articles.聽
The Monitor's ViewYoung Iraqis looking for clean leadersDays of protests in Iraq reflect a maturing democracy but also a desire for a quick solution to corruption.聽
A lesson from Uganda about 鈥榩eople power鈥�Bobi Wine鈥檚 platform in Uganda is alluring, though it has no policy other than 鈥減eople power.鈥澛營s he a new kind of leader, or just another strongman?
The Monitor's ViewLaw and forgiveness in a Texas courtroomAn offer of forgiveness by Brandt Jean to the killer of his brother shows how the justice system can make room for acts that bring repentance and reconciliation.
The Monitor's ViewQuick legal comfort to end the opioid crisisWith the help of a clever federal judge, thousands of court cases against the opioid industry might soon end in a negotiated settlement, bringing quick funds to local communities in desperate need.
The Monitor's ViewThe antidote for China鈥檚 violent turnWith a police shooting in Hong Kong and a parade in Beijing of offensive weapons, China needs a return to its ancient ideas about power and pluralism.
The Monitor's ViewThe headwinds against legalized sports bettingAfter a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to approve online sports gambling, most states still have doubts about doing so. Big sports leagues should note the reluctance to turn games of talent into games of chance.
Readers RespondReaders write: Please and thank you, and objectivity in VenezuelaReaders shared their appreciation for Melissa Mohr鈥檚 column 鈥淚n A Word.鈥� Another questioned the objectivity of our coverage of Venezuela.
The Monitor's ViewSpain starts to lose fear of the pastThe peaceful way the country is dealing with Franco鈥檚 remains could lead to necessary reflection on his fascist rule.