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When a healthy environment is good businessDredging a swath through the Varadero reef would increase trade, create jobs, and drive down prices of some goods for Colombians. How do you weigh the value of a potentially unique ecosystem against the promise of greater prosperity and meaningful employment?
The Monitor's ViewMexico鈥檚 big moment 鈥� and one for the US, tooThe July 1 election in Mexico may result in a rejection of the political status quo 鈥� which calls for the US not to upset this special relationship.
Global NewsstandPompeo鈥檚 Iran speech backs European leaders into a corner, Gulf states welcome Pompeo鈥檚 hard line on Iran, Some steps Maduro could take, Spiritual and ecological improvement are connected, Diana鈥檚 legacy was fulfilled when Harry wed MeghanA roundup of global commentary for the June 4, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: The meaning of protection, value of female friendship, views of the Irish, solutions for homelessness, language associated with discriminationLetters to the editor for the June 4, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewSpain鈥檚 grand example for EuropeRising public demands for honest governance were behind Friday鈥檚 unprecedented ouster of a Spanish prime minister. A new leader must now follow up with more accountability and transparency.
The Monitor's ViewThe other nuclear powers that need attentionBeyond Iran and North Korea, the nuclear-armed rivals of India and Pakistan need help to prevent a war. A cease-fire in disputed Kashmir shows progress, but a deeper reconciliation, especially an understanding in their shared history, is needed.
The Monitor's ViewFor Italy, all roads lead to EU values聽A global financial panic triggered by Italy鈥檚 political standoff sends a signal about the qualities needed to ensure stability and prosperity.
The Monitor's ViewSaudi Arabia鈥檚 struggle to define national identityEven as it allows women to drive, the regime arrests those who championed such reform. The contradiction reflects a deeper need for a unifying identity based on universal civic values.
How to change WashingtonWashington isn鈥檛 working, the thinking goes.聽But what if that sentiment is wrong? What if Washington is working pretty much as it is set up to do?
Global NewsstandIsraelis must reach out to Gazans, Palestinians will live on despite recent violence, Europe walks a tightrope after Trump鈥檚 trashing of the Iran deal, Europe鈥檚 hypocrisy in treatment of Roma citizens, Africa faces the task of 鈥楧ecolonising the Mind鈥�A roundup of global commentary for the May 28, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Mothers and forgiveness, reality of homelessness, how 鈥楤lack Panther鈥� affects Africans, tariffs explained for average reader, high taxes vs. life choicesLetters to the editor for the May 28, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewEurope gets a grip on graftEven as the EU sets a new standard on digital privacy, it is playing catch-up with the US in preventing bribery of its firms overseas. Together, the US and EU can raise anti-corruption standards.
The Monitor's ViewA new unity on solutions for climate changeBoth parties in Congress now support incentives for capturing carbon emissions from oil, gas, and coal. The political shift from a divisive debate is welcome.
The Monitor's ViewThe deft broker behind plans for a Trump-Kim summitOver the past year, South Korea鈥檚 new president has used praise, warmth, and humility to bring out the best in the American and North Korean leaders.
The Monitor's ViewA G7 summit with hospitality on the tableAs host of June鈥檚 Group of Seven gathering, Canada has put two of the latest mass migrations on the agenda. Its own generosity toward migrants should help elevate the West鈥檚 response to a global refugee crisis.
The Monitor's ViewIncentives for inmates to choose a crime-free lifeA bill with wide bipartisan backing in the House and supported by Trump would boost rehabilitation programs in federal prisons, building on state successes in reforms aimed at inmates seeking redemption.
Can the Arctic teach the world to cooperate?Must exploitation and conflict inevitably accompany exploration and expansion? Or can we learn the lessons of the past and reap the benefits of expansion without falling prey to its temptations?
Global NewsstandTrump鈥檚 鈥榙iplomatic vandalism鈥� on the Iran nuclear deal, Trump鈥檚 nuclear deal move hurts America鈥檚 reputation, Putin鈥檚 pushy foreign policy may not be strategically beneficial, Why Elon Musk blew up at an analyst, Timely theme for World Press Freedom DayA roundup of global commentary for the May 21, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Celebrating workers, the hearts of parents, libraries in danger, direction for White HouseLetters to the editor for the May 21, 2018 weekly magazine.聽聽
The Monitor's ViewThe new calm in combatting EbolaAs health officials rush to contain a new outbreak of the virus in Africa, they are applying lessons from the 2014-16 crisis about the need to contain fear.