All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewPauses for peace that may end Yemen鈥檚 warHumanitarian gestures by both sides in the conflict, just before talks expected in Sweden, hint at a recognition of the principles that set limits on violence and protect the innocent.
The Monitor's ViewBush as the necessary model of a public servantHis long career from military pilot to president leaves a legacy of service badly needed in an era of distrust of public institutions.
The aggressive (and subtle) faces of coercionNo matter the injustices heaped upon them, liberty and freedom percolate beneath the surface.
Readers RespondReaders write: Dangers of plastic pollution, possible solution in charcoal, walk through little-seen aspects of Africa, and race against timeLetters to the editor for the Dec. 3, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: The unseen costs of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 3, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewPoland rediscovers EU valuesThe ruling party鈥檚 reversed itself on expelling judges 鈥� and rule of law 鈥� thus avoiding a split with the European Union. Poles decided that constitutional principles are part of Europe鈥檚 project in peace.
The Monitor's ViewAn ideal strategy toward China鈥檚 aggressionUS scholars of China who once hoped for its peaceful rise now advocate 鈥榗onstructive vigilance鈥� 鈥� one based on transparency, integrity, and reciprocity.
The Monitor's ViewThe power in Ukraine that keeps Russia at bayLawmakers in Kiev worried less about further Russian attacks than the president鈥檚 call for far-reaching martial law and its potential erosion of democratic norms and ideals.
The Monitor's ViewTo keep youth from gambling, ask those who abstainA British survey not only audits a rising problem but probes the moral reasoning of the majority of young people who do not gamble.
The Monitor's ViewA big #MeToo moment against gender-based assaultA year since this hashtag movement, rallies around the world help signal a shift in attitudes on equality and safety for women and girls.
Do borders have to divide?What are borders, really? In an evolving world, what should they do?
Readers RespondReaders write: Violence on the left and the rightAn exchange with an author for the Nov. 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandUS midterms were not a complete rebuke of Trump, Seoul should be wary of Pyongyang in diplomatic efforts, US foreign policy needs to be stable, Greek business still needs reform, Looking back at World War IA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA first step toward prison reformThe current lame-duck session of Congress provides an optimum time to pass sensible changes in federal prison law and show Americans that bipartisan legislation is still possible.
The Monitor's View20 years in orbitThe construction of the International Space Station began two decades ago. It鈥檚 been not only an engineering marvel but a marvel of international cooperation as well.
The Monitor's ViewA Mexican plan to cut homicides by doing goodThe incoming president, who says 鈥楨vil needs to be faced with good,鈥� lays out a softer approach to crime, one the US should support.- The Monitor's ViewA grace-full ThanksgivingA holiday that inspires not only an 鈥榓ttitude of gratitude鈥� but deeds of kindness and charity is truly worth celebrating.
Horse sense for politicsOnly by not resorting to violence can you develop a relationship built on trust and respect.- Readers RespondReaders write: The value of 鈥榩uttering鈥� and people-to-people diplomacyLetters to the editor for the Nov. 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandUnregulated hate speech on the internet leads to violence, War in Yemen must end, but finding peace will be hard, Iran鈥檚 blasphemy law has become entrenched, US sanctions will create problems for Iran, After Merkel, German politics may lean conservativeA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
