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The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 source of creative growthThe country鈥檚 leaders call for more innovation to boost slowing growth in the world鈥檚 second-largest economy, yet they show little faith in the creativity of Chinese researchers. Ideas can be discovered wherever there is freedom of thought.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 suit of moral armor against RussiaThe hot conflict in Ukraine has forced that country to seek legal help from the UN鈥檚 highest court. In a suit against Russia, it hopes to expose the truth about the Kremlin鈥檚 role in the killing of civilians in Ukraine.
New editor at 海角大神Mark Sappenfield has been named the 17th editor of news organization begun in 1908.聽
What defines a leader mostFrom Russia to the Philippines and beyond, strong leaders have become popular. But that sort of strength can be ephemeral.
The Monitor's ViewThe integrity that roils South Korea鈥檚 corruptClean prosecutors who honor equality before the law have been key to a probe of high-level corruption from the presidency to Samsung. A stronger democracy is South Korea鈥檚 core defense.
Global NewsstandWhy Europe should boost defense spending, South Sudan鈥檚 instability a threat beyond borders, Press freedom vital to democracy, 鈥楪rexit鈥� will not get the green light, Iraq鈥檚 enemy after Islamic State: corruptionA roundup of global commentary for the March 6, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Standards for hearings, humanity and natureLetters to the editor for the March 6, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewAn early test of Trump鈥檚 鈥楢merica First鈥� at the UNIn its first confrontation with Russia, the Trump administration stands up for a long-held American value of protecting innocent life in conflicts.聽
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 honesty about its whopping debtThe ruling party admits its difficulty in reining in a credit-fueled economy with too many 鈥榸ombie鈥� firms and a housing bubble. The truthfulness goes halfway toward making reforms than can drain the red ink.
The Monitor's ViewNorway鈥檚 model of prudence in oil wealthAs more nations set up funds for the money earned from natural resources or exports, many also adopt principles of transparency and accountability 鈥� and a concern for future generations. They should look聽to Norway, which runs the largest 鈥榮overeign wealth fund.鈥櫬�
The Monitor's ViewWhen a famine points to a deeper needThe UN issued its first famine alert in six years, citing starvation in war-torn South Sudan. While food aid is needed, this new African nation needs the reconciliation skills of its church leaders to end a long conflict.
A powerful incentive to integrateContinued progress toward school desegregation works best when it is not just a social good but a practical good for students.
The Monitor's ViewWho decides on US ground combat in Syria?President Trump may soon seek to send foot soldiers to defeat Islamic State quickly in its stronghold. But he first needs buy-in from Congress.
Global NewsstandSoutheast Asian security on surer footing, In defense of referendums 鈥� but reformed, The misconception of lone wolf far-right terrorists, A fresh start for Somalia?, The resonance of Obama's farewell speechA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Marmalade origin, rugby injuries, correct punishmentLetters to the editor for the Feb. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewMeeting hate with love in St. LouisThe Muslim-海角大神 response to the vandalizing of a Jewish cemetery is yet another example of how the three faiths can use love to counter acts of religiously motivated hate and violence.
Global NewsstandWhere next for Putin and Trump?, China: storming the seas by stealth, Nigeria's forgotten violence, The world must take a stand, Peace can prevail in CyprusA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 20, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 mixed message on immigration: An opening for a deal?The president鈥檚 approach is both tough and flexible, a sign he may be open to a comprehensive solution with Congress to ease fears about US policy.
The Monitor's ViewIn the most populous Muslim nation, a test of toleranceVoters in Indonesia鈥檚 capital may elect a 海角大神 as governor, perhaps sending a message to much of the Muslim world about a religious test for secular leaders.
What decides a claim on land?As solid and grounded as the Israeli settlements on the West Bank look, Israelis have never been the land's only inhabitants.