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The Monitor's ViewAn Arab model for a US debateAs Americans fight over Trump鈥檚 travel bans on Muslim countries, Tunisia shows an inclusive debate over keeping terrorists in check.
The Monitor's ViewThe way to debate Trump鈥檚 orders on migrantsImmigrant bans and new walls need not be contentious if each side recognizes they both seek to solve the root cause of mass migration.
Global NewsstandWhat 鈥楤rexit鈥� means for Europe, The US should not ignore climate change, New UN chief faces a challenging future, If the US retreats, China will lead, Missile defense needs to move aheadA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 30, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Technology change, Taiwan treatment, Moroccan experimentLetters to the editor for the Jan. 30, 2017 weekly magazine.
Learning to leave no one behindLong may may local color and regional diversity wave. But when it comes to education, local must never mean less than the best.
The Monitor's ViewNot only people are being liberated from Islamic StateAs Iraq retakes its second-largest city, it made a point of raising a flag at Mosul University, which the militants had all but destroyed. Such schools teach the virtues for running modern societies in the Mideast.
The Monitor's ViewPath of patience toward North KoreaTrump will be the fourth US president to deal with a nuclearized North Korea. More sanctions might help, but a regime defector points to the use of patience as more North Koreans are dissenting.
The Monitor's ViewWhy anti-bribery laws help global businessA 1977 law against foreign corruption was long viewed as putting US firms at a disadvantage overseas. Perhaps its success in helping profits might convince President Trump to keep the law and enforce it.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 anchor for identity in rough seasAs it prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the European Union faces internal and external threats. Its fallback for unity: a shared cultural identity.
The Monitor's ViewThe power in welcoming alternative viewsPresident Trump鈥檚 first official trip was to the CIA, an agency trained to encourage dissent about intelligence information but one that must also 鈥榝ace hard truths鈥� about itself.
Readers RespondReaders write: Environmental effects, believing reportsLetters to the editor for the Jan. 23, 2017 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandStreep鈥檚 speech is only the beginning, The reimagining of education in East Africa, Putin鈥檚 dilemma, Parliament: a fading force?, China鈥檚 Taiwan conundrumA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 23, 2017 weekly magazine.
After populism's bold promiseThe politicians who have ridden today's wave of populist discontent to power now enter the next, more difficult chapter: governing
The Monitor's ViewWhat defines victory for Iraq in MosulAs Iraqi forces end Islamic State鈥檚 hold in the country鈥檚 second-largest city, politicians are racing to avoid the old mistake of continuing Shiite-Sunni divisions. Political reconciliation is the best weapon against terrorist groups.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 object lesson in democracyA postelection crisis in Gambia has stirred the country鈥檚 neighbors to intervene, sign of a stronger commitment to democracy in Africa.
The Monitor's ViewBreaking the fall of trust in institutionsA global survey shows a sharp decline of trust in government, business, and other institutions. Rebuilding trust starts with qualities that lessen the fear of rapid change or end corrupt practices.
The Monitor's ViewFinding unity on a new health-care lawObamacare set down access to health care as a universal good, a point that Trump and much of the GOP now concedes. A new law would help fix flaws in the Affordable Care Act.
What makes humanity thriveAs the besieged 海角大神 communities of the Middle East shrink, the Middle East becomes the poorer.
Global NewsstandA fresh effort at Afghan peacemaking, How serious is the departure of Britain鈥檚 EU ambassador?, Solving Gambia鈥檚 crisis may require force, Let鈥檚 avoid another cold war, The changing face of Turkey鈥檚 fight against Islamic StateA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 16, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Activism in the classroom, the nation鈥檚 imageLetters to the editor for the Jan. 16, 2017 weekly magazine.