All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewLiberating child soldiers as a path to peaceThe UN reports progress in getting armed groups to end recruitment of children as soldiers. Such success often brings a side benefit: It can open a door for peace talks. 聽
The Monitor's ViewA Nobel that awards a deeper view of human behaviorThis year鈥檚 Nobel Prize for economics went to an American who challenged old theories about selfish interests driving prosperity. His work opens the potential for greater insights on the role of character in economics.
Why we must be globalKnowing about what is going on in Japan or Mexico makes us better global citizens, but it can show us the universality of the human spirit. It can offer potent evidence that 鈥渢he family of man鈥� is not a shallow aphorism but something much deeper and more resonant for human progress.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Fighting hate in Idaho, all-hands response to hurricane, left a piece of her heart in St. JohnLetters to the editor for the Oct. 9, 2017 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandCalling for calm amid North Korea tensions, Trump鈥檚 handling of North Korea will signal his approach to Iran, Facebook still not taking full responsibility for Russia ad-buys, The AfD鈥檚 unsurprising Bundestag election, UN reform is needed, but difficultA roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 9, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWelcome the world鈥檚 newest welcome matDespite its own poverty, Bangladesh has allowed in more than 500,000 Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar in what is the world鈥檚 most urgent refugee crisis. It joins a list of a few other countries with a generosity toward strangers in need.
The Monitor's ViewHere鈥檚 a seed of hope for storm-struck Puerto RicoSome places devastated by catastrophic storms learn to reinvent themselves, not merely recover. Puerto Ricans can look to one Kansas town leveled by a tornado.
The Monitor's ViewTake the gun debate to a shared levelWill another mass shooting alter the debate over gun laws? Not unless both sides deal with a common fear of gun violence and admit a mutual desire for community safety.
The Monitor's ViewCan the Supreme Court define political communities?A court case on partisan gerrymandering will test if the justices want the courts, rather than voters, to define the identity of voting districts.
The Monitor's ViewThe real lights of Vegas must shine onThose tales of poise, sacrifice, and compassion after the Oct. 1 shooting are a necessary antidote. Americans must not mirror the evil motives behind mass violence.
On the train, a moment of graceBetween two people who in all likelihood had wildly different views of what is good for America, there was a moment of grace and humility.聽
Global NewsstandTrump鈥檚 ironic North Korea threat, Two key reasons many Trump threats have fallen flat, White House chief of staff鈥檚 Mexico comments: 鈥榝ake news鈥�?, Follow Australia and Indonesia to tackle modern slavery, Sanitized Caribbean cruises: At what cost?A roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 2, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Growing trend with 鈥榮mall living,鈥� gentle exposure of hatred, humorous authorLetters to the editor for the Oct. 2, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe start-ups in an upstart US economyThe US rose in a global ranking on competitiveness, in part because its innovation 鈥榚cosystem鈥� lessens fears for entrepreneurs.
The Monitor's ViewA different approach to curbing atrocitiesThe UN focus on Myanmar鈥檚 atrocities toward the Rohingya may need a new approach, one that speaks to the 鈥榦rdinary virtues鈥� of the country鈥檚 majority.
The Monitor's ViewSaudi Arabia hands women the keysAllowing women to drive cars signals the kingdom鈥檚 wider desire for an innovative, knowledge-based economy. Placing limits on women is not the road to such a goal.
The Monitor's ViewAn artistic lift after disastersPerformers and other artists rose to the occasion after recent hurricanes and other recent tragedies. The arts can play a crucial role in healing a community of fear and trauma.
The Monitor's ViewWhy elections in Europe spring a surpriseGermany follows France in holding an election in which voters showed a new independence from the main parties and seem to seek a different political identity.
Sacrificing self in service to the worldNadia聽Murad鈥檚 story is one of sacrifice in its purest and most powerful form 鈥� an immolation of self for the good of others. In telling her story, she is not only saving the Yazidis she loves, but also a world that must hear what she says and be broken of any sense of indolence about evil.聽
Global NewsstandTime for the world to step up on Rohingya issue, Aung San Suu Kyi鈥檚 astounding hypocrisy, Irma鈥檚 destruction in Britain鈥檚 Caribbean islands, The US should stop saber rattling, On the Nadal-Federer comebackA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 25, 2017 weekly magazine.