All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewA chemical attack felt round the worldThe reaction to Syria鈥檚 latest use of chemical weapons shows humanity鈥檚 steady if uneven embrace of universal rights, such as the right to life for innocent civilians. Those rights, enshrined 70 years ago by the UN, need both protection and celebration.
A different definition of violenceHow do you rein in hateful speech online without overbalancing into censorship? That is Germany鈥檚 challenge.
Global NewsstandA US-China trade war is a lose-lose proposition, The West must bring Russia to the negotiating table, The UAE and Saudi Arabia鈥檚 enthusiasm for Pompeo will be brief, The EU should stop appeasing Erdogan, Time to take back control of our personal dataA roundup of global commentary for the April 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Blessings from a radio station, hearing from the other side, peaceful unity of the futureLetters to the editor for the April 9, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewHow the #MeToo movement speaks to he-menThe era of the strongman needs the era of #MeToo and its emphasis on lifting the views of men about their identity.
The Monitor's ViewCybersecurity may be beating cyber fearDespite the drumbeat of data breaches, such as Facebook鈥檚, the good news is that companies and governments are putting security first, according to a new survey.
The Monitor's ViewAn election so normal it鈥檚 a benchmarkMost Latin Americans will vote for a president this year, and Costa Rica has already set a standard by resisting populism and social media polarization in its April 1 election.
The Monitor's ViewYemen鈥檚 women as warriors of peaceAmid the tragedy of Yemen鈥檚 long war and the loss of men, women are being forced into new roles. Foreign aid helps many rebuild their lives and the country鈥檚 social fabric.
The Monitor's ViewWhat to make of a North Korean apologyIn a country whose leaders are portrayed as infallible, a recent apology by a top official may help soften coming talks with the US and South Korea.
When and how America works bestWhat happens to students who come from low-income backgrounds but catapult into the world of high-powered universities? For many, it is intensely unsettling, forcing them to bestride two worlds.
Global NewsstandExpect more of the same during President Putin鈥檚 next term, Pompeo appointment signals a more extreme US foreign policy, 鈥楤rexit鈥� is a colossal waste, Saudi Arabia flags a nuclear arms race, Aung San Suu Kyi stays silent on the Rohingya genocideA roundup of global commentary for the April 2, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Seeing China in good company, reciprocity in a relationship, following up with lawman, outlaw, exploring musicLetters to the editor for the April 2, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewA guide to watching Arab electionsEgypt鈥檚 sham election doesn鈥檛 deserve as much attention as a real one this May in an Arab nation that embraces liberty of conscience.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 second liberationWhen most of the continent鈥檚 nations sign up to create a free-trade zone, it signals more than a business transaction. Africa is sharing values of trust and equality.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Facebook must 鈥榣ike鈥� ethical investorsAfter news broke of Facebook鈥檚 misuse of personal data, social capitalists on Wall Street helped bring down the stock price of this 鈥榮urveillance capitalist.鈥� Ethical investing is rewriting rules for what are 鈥榞ood鈥� profits.
The Monitor's ViewThe West鈥檚 real struggle with MoscowThe best response to Russia鈥檚 many provocations, such as the attempted murder of an ex-spy, is to reach the Russian people with a message that their identity relies on universal values such as liberty, not fear of others or notions of civilizational greatness.
The Monitor's ViewLatin America gets a scrubbingPeru becomes the latest country to see a leader taken down by corruption scandal.聽 It will also soon host a regional summit. The theme: clean governance.
Warriors in a mental realmThe danger of dismissing this fascination with video games is not just being thought of as uncool. It is missing where young people are living their lives.
Global NewsstandThe bottom line on Trump鈥檚 Kim Jong-un meeting, How the West should deal with the Russian nerve gas attack, Francis Fukuyama was wrong on liberal democracy, Australian gun control did stop mass killings, Gender equality is not a zero-sum gameA roundup of global commentary for the March 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Winning recipe, Kindle for a train ride, prepping for the State of the Union, measuring progressLetters to the editor for the March 26, 2018 weekly magazine.聽