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The Monitor's ViewA lesson from Nigeria to Trump?Africa鈥檚 most populous country, suffering a long battle with jihadi groups, has successfully negotiated with a branch of Islamic State to release abducted children. Is that a lesson in how to talk to terrorists?
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump and Merkel must discuss migrationEach leader went too far on migration policy, forcing the US and Germany into a debate over national identity. Now they can listen to each other on next steps on how to deal with global migrants.
The Monitor's ViewMacron鈥檚 embrace of Trump, not TrumpismThe display of affection between the French and American leaders runs counter to their deep differences over policies. Did Emmanuel Macron just set a model for American politics?
The Monitor's ViewAn Armenian rhapsodySpontaneous mass protests in the former Soviet state of Armenia have ended a deceitful power play by a longtime ruler to stay in office. In throwing off their fears, Armenians showed others in repressive countries how to 鈥榣ive in the truth.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewWhy a wave of Asian summitryLeaders of India and China are meeting this weekend, as are those of the Koreas. Perhaps the region鈥檚 historic disputes over land are yielding to a need for common prosperity.
Where maple syrup meets global economicsThe recent upheaval in Western democracies has several causes, but perhaps the greatest is this: How are they coming to terms with their shifting role in the global economy?
Global NewsstandThe US and its allies knocked Russia off balance, Pleading for a de-escalation of the US-China trade war, The jailing of 鈥楲ula鈥� reveals unequal treatment of corrupt politicians, US postwar management of Iraq has been a disaster, Learn from life mistakesA roundup of global commentary for the April 23, 2018-April 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Lifting humanity through a story, prayer after mass shootings, making sense of confusing eventsLetters to the editor for the April 23, 2018-April 30, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe art of parsing apologiesA wave of recent apologies by public figures requires a fine discernment to understand when someone does right for the original offense.
The Monitor's ViewThe new mercy for corrupt firms that fess upFor most white-collar crimes, such as corruption, more countries are following a US practice of legal leniency toward companies that confess and reform.
The Monitor's ViewMoon shot for peace between the KoreasTwo historic summits in coming weeks reflect a bold vision by the South Korean leader to probe the North鈥檚 potential shift toward a peaceful peninsula.
The Monitor's ViewIndia鈥檚 swing in favor of girlsPublic outcry over the rape of a girl hints at a growing confidence to confront old attitudes toward women and girls. The confidence may come from a dramatic success in reducing child marriages.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 attack on Syria: a bias for hope?The pessimism that prevails after Trump degraded Syria鈥檚 chemical weapons reflects a wider pessimism about progress in human rights. But does the evidence support such naysayers. And are they defeating their own cause?
To improve the world, enlist girls, tooLike other girls in her south Indian village, Kousalya Radakrishnan was told to stay at home, marry young, and have lots of babies. If she and a number of her teenage friends had listened, her village would have worse sanitation, fewer library books, and no streetlights.
Global NewsstandTime for an tax overhaul for digital multinationals, Why China and the West diverge sharply on privacy, Understanding Pakistan鈥檚 anti-Malala sentiment, The West has struggled to deal decisively with Russia, Winnie Mandela was Africa鈥檚 Rosa ParksA roundup of global commentary for the April 16, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Author Steve Coll鈥檚 work, US and world relations, connections across cultures, the comfort of booksLetters to the editor for the April 16, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewWar in Syria. Gloom over Iran. Can Iraq provide hope?An election in Iraq shows how the Middle East might rise above divides over religion to embrace a unifying identity.
The Monitor's ViewDid Paul Ryan leave them rolling in the aisles?The rest of Paul Ryan鈥檚 tenure as House speaker should be used to take a measure of his efforts to bring civility to politics, including how he helped members learn to laugh together.
The Monitor's ViewHungary plants two kinds of seedsEven as a tilted election further erodes its democracy, Hungary also sees a rise in corruption. The latter trend will someday help restore full rights and liberties.
The Monitor's ViewA creative solution to the US-China trade disputeAs the world鈥檚 two largest economies slap new tariffs on each other, they also are forced to look at their common interest in nurturing innovation. That may help drive both to a truce.