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The Monitor's ViewWhy nations are not alone in fighting graftDespite its faltering steps against corruption, Romania shows how foreign support and pressure can bring progress toward clean governance.
Global voices on progress: a special project of the Monitor DailyThis summer, the Monitor is collaborating with more than 50 newspapers worldwide to promote solutions journalism 鈥� and a more hopeful view of the world.聽
The Monitor's ViewAfter a long war, Colombia embraces peace at the ballot boxThe election of a new president after a 2016 peace pact was marked with historic firsts that can help reconcile Colombians.
The Monitor's ViewIn immigrant detention, a role for childrenBeneath the moral debate over Trump鈥檚 actions on the children of detained immigrants lies a potential to see their innocence as common ground.
The Monitor's ViewThe high court鈥檚 hint on partisan gerrymanderingIndividual voters must first show how such party-driven redistricting harms them, the justices ruled, which calls for voters themselves to cooperate in this very partisan age to end the practice.
Breaking the cycle of absentee fatherhoodLee began to understand the true nature of fatherhood when he began to understand the true nature of marriage, even though he wasn鈥檛 married himself.
Global NewsstandIn many ways, Qatar has benefited from its neighbors鈥� blockade, Qatar鈥檚 Arab neighbors should embrace Al Jazeera, Iran鈥檚 #MeToo moment begins, To turn plastic pollution awareness into change, we must act, Every one of us should refuse what we can鈥檛 reuseA roundup of global commentary for the June 18, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Understanding thinking in Taiwan, both sides of the issue, women pursuing professionsLetters to the editor for the June 18, 2018 weekly magazine.
The costs of libertyPeng Jie came to Beijing for the same reason rural migrants have come to cities for generations 鈥� to find opportunity and a new life. And she did. The problem was that her community was seen as a blight on the gleaming vision for a modern Beijing.
The Monitor's ViewClues of peace in AfghanistanA declared cease-fire by each side, a peace march, and other steps hint that both the Taliban and the government are reacting to a new public mood for a political settlement.
The Monitor's ViewA model of peace to help end Yemen鈥檚 warAmid the country鈥檚 fighting and humanitarian crisis, one province has become both a sanctuary and an example of what a peaceful Yemen could look like.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Russians may bare their teeth at the World CupAs host to the soccer tournament, Russia hopes to not only spruce up its image but teach new habits to its people, such as smiling in public. Mega sporting events have a way of universalizing the best in humanity.
The Monitor's ViewA summit that may pop fear in North KoreaNorth Koreans saw their leader meeting an archenemy and touting the glories of Singapore鈥檚 economy. Kim Jong-un might have unleashed expectations that his dictatorship cannot control.
The Monitor's ViewThe source of Jordan鈥檚 river of discontentA week of protests has rattled both the Hashemite kingdom and the Middle East, in large part because young people focused on an Arab style of favoritism in government and business. A cultural shift against 鈥榳asta鈥� may have begun.
Readers RespondReaders write: Global literature coverage, helpful piece about politics, esports phenomenon, Finnish solutionLetters to the editor for the June 11, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandEnd of the nuclear deal will help Iran鈥檚 economy, The world should stand with Israel against Hamas, How Irish democracy overcame fake news, Putin prioritizes diplomacy, Europe鈥檚 new privacy rules are an important step forwardA roundup of global commentary for the June 11, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe power of truth-telling about VenezuelaAfter a sham election in Venezuela, most Latin American nations vote to declare the Maduro regime illegitimate. Their moral courage may translate into bolder steps for a solution.
The Monitor's ViewAdvice from the ants about grasshopper companiesA major business group calls for executives to practice more patience toward a company鈥檚 long-term value and ignore 鈥榪uarterly capitalism.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewWhy North Korea may be primed for a dealFew other countries carry such a heavy burden in military spending. Perhaps Kim Jong-un wants to join a global trend in curbing costs on armed personnel and weapons.
The Monitor's ViewThe high court鈥檚 ruling against anti-religion biasThe Supreme Court avoided a ruling on gay rights in order to first deal with a Colorado commission鈥檚 antipathy toward the religious views of a baker who discriminated against a same-sex couple. Motives do matter.