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Global NewsstandErdogan's tussle with Europe, The shame of the world, Regional support for Venezuela is vital, Scotland's place in the United Kingdom, US reengagement in the Middle EastA roundup of global commentary for the March 27, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Immigration path, talent at home, science knowledgeLetters to the editor for the March 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHelp North Koreans 鈥榣ive in the truth鈥�The US has now added the option of a preemptive strike on North Korea鈥檚 nuclear sites, but it should first highlight the regime鈥檚 human rights abuses. Here鈥檚 why that tactic helped bring down the Iron Curtain.
The Monitor's ViewCan you tally up world progress?The UN鈥檚 latest index on human development reveals 鈥榠mpressive鈥� results in well-being. But it also suggests that immeasurable qualities are necessary for progress.
The Monitor's ViewWhen ex-offenders deserve forgiveness on their recordsWith nearly a third of adults having criminal records, one study looks at the effects of hiding the records of those who don鈥檛 reoffend. The results show the need for further work in offering such forgiveness.
The Monitor's ViewFor one war-wracked nation, a path to happinessThe world鈥檚 least-happiest country, the Central African Republic, is also one of its most fragile, a result of violent civil strife. Yet it is also the focus of an international effort to disarm and reintegrate its armed groups, bringing some hope.
The Monitor's ViewIn conflicts, faith leaders must often stay aboveWith Libya falling into violent chaos and foreign diplomacy failing, one report suggests that some local Muslim clerics serve as trusted mediators, able to attract warring parties through moderation and equality.
The pure spirit of scienceScience isn't about putting any nation first. It is about putting humanity's quest for knowledge first.
Global NewsstandClimate change presents us with a choice, Seeking an end to the Ukrainian conflict, Balancing Beijing鈥檚 displeasure and missile defense, The people should be consulted on 鈥楤rexit鈥�, The importance of girls鈥� educationA roundup of global commentary for the March 20, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Examining populism, family entertainment, lack of trustLetters to the editor for the March 20, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewGlobal economy finally hums but needs a purr of innovationThe world has struggled for seven years to create steady growth. Now it needs a spigot of ideas and reforms to improve productivity.
The Monitor's ViewThe hope needed to end a hunger crisis of historic scaleWith acute food needs in four countries, the UN faces the worst humanitarian crisis in seven decades. The world must assist its most vulnerable, not only with money but efforts for peace in these conflict areas.聽
The Monitor's ViewWorld Bank takes on pernicious beliefsIts development report asks why certain harmful beliefs persist and suggests ways to shape people鈥檚 preferences to ensure progress. First task: Challenge the idea of power with the power of ideas.聽
The Monitor's ViewFinding the voice of voters in IndiaAs Western democracies deal with voter rage and populist parties, India鈥檚 leader tries to appeal to poor voters by enlisting them in development, even asking them to think differently.
The Monitor's ViewThe importance of the Trump-Merkel dialogueAs the US seeks to close itself off, German leader Angela Merkel may ask Trump to join her in embracing a kind of openness that blesses people and nations rather than hurts them. She knows what a closed society looks like.
The value of striving for truthJournalism can upset and disappoint. But there's no alternative to people who dedicate themselves to seeking truth and establishing facts.
Global NewsstandThreats to China鈥檚 One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America鈥檚 declining left, The shifting role of journalism, What does Trump mean for US role in the world?, Will 鈥楽coxit鈥� follow 鈥楤rexit鈥�?A roundup of global commentary for the March 13, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Russian history, politics and science, work of artLetters to the editor for the March 13, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewIn a trustless world, where to find qualities of trustWith trust in institutions at a record low worldwide, a good place to look for success in trust-building are companies with the most satisfied employees.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 鈥榯ravel ban鈥� 鈥� the question of intentA recent Supreme Court ruling sheds light on how much judges should look at possible bias in government decisions. Does Trump鈥檚 executive order on travel from six countries single out Muslims as a class?