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The unity we don鈥檛 seeProgress would demand we find some path to unity beyond fear or sorrow. And from one perspective, you could say that is exactly the problem the world is struggling to work through right now.
The Monitor's ViewTrump meets his Magna CartaThe many challenges to his use of emergency powers for a border wall are also a challenge to the steady rise in presidential power 鈥� and to the definition of leadership as only one-person rule.
Readers RespondReaders write: Enjoying home, recycling programs, and resilience in FlintLetters to the editor for the Feb. 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: The EU is more unified than many people think, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHow Nigeria may raise the democratic barThe Feb. 16 presidential election shows a new maturity in having issue-based campaigns and less politicking based on personality, ethnicity, religion, or geography.
The Monitor's ViewRestoring a high threshold for warIn trying to end the US role in Yemen鈥檚 war, Congress may finally be returning authority for war 鈥� and the protection of liberty 鈥� to itself.
The Monitor's ViewA surprise lesson after the Parkland shootingsIn the year since the Florida school tragedy, the student activists had to learn not to see their policy opponents as 鈥榖ad people.鈥� This shift toward listening may help shape the gun debate.
The Monitor's ViewSnowballing peace with North KoreaSouth Korea鈥檚 president can be credited for the small steps of peace leading up to the second US-North Korea summit. He may have created a virtuous circle of trust.
The Monitor's ViewThe harsh light on Iran鈥檚 Islamic RevolutionThe celebration of the revolution鈥檚 40th anniversary was not focused on its weakest link: arbitrary rule by an unelected cleric. Iranians prefer other models, based on equality and freedom.
Why this week鈥檚 cover story is about youIf we鈥檙e doing our job, you鈥檙e not really reading a story about Africa 鈥� or Australia or America. You鈥檙e reading a story about you, wherever you are.
Readers RespondReaders write: The power of moral strength, and effects of fireLetters to the editor for the Feb. 11, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Negotiations with the Taliban are necessary, but not ideal, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 11, 2019 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA princess upends Thailand's old guardIn an election bid, the daughter of the late king sheds her royal rights and sends a signal about equality and individual sovereignty.
The Monitor's ViewMeasuring victory over Islamic StatePresident Trump鈥檚 plan to declare victory over the militant group鈥檚 last stronghold rests on only one type of victory needed to end the roots of terrorism.
The Monitor's ViewA contest of butter vs. guns in VenezuelaThe military鈥檚 blockage of foreign aid should not be countered by outside force. Democracy鈥檚 future there depends on peaceful means to win over the armed forces.
The Monitor's ViewExit or grace for Virginia's governor?The case of Gov. Ralph Northam and his past racist acts should compel the political parties to explore ways of justice that bring healing for victims, society, and the perpetrator.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the pope was in Islam's heartlandHis trip is part of a larger attempt by 海角大神, Muslim, and Jewish leaders since 9/11 to define the common theological threads that can repel violence and protect religious minorities.
Readers RespondReaders write: Resegregation in BuffaloLetters to the editor for the Feb. 4, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: The end of the INF Treaty is a global concern, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 4, 2019 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe best 鈥榳all鈥� against Central American migrationPresidential candidates who vow to curb corruption, like Nayib Bukele in El Salvador鈥檚 contest, reflect a rising citizen demand for clean government.