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The Monitor's ViewGermany after the market attack: 鈥榝ree, together, and open鈥�Ordinary people in Germany and elsewhere are rejecting the temptation of hate and fear.
The Monitor's ViewFinding alternatives to solitary confinementBoth the federal government and states are looking at ways to reduce the practice, which a UN agency has called a form of torture.
The Monitor's ViewSyrian-Americans: model immigrants?A study of earlier immigrants from Syria finds them 鈥榙oing very well鈥� and should ease concerns about recent refugees.
Creating a virtuous cycle"Creative destruction" is normal in a capitalist economy, but it is rarely easy on the individuals, families, and communities affected by it.
Global NewsstandFrance鈥檚 National Front: a mainstream party?, A leader departs, Europe鈥檚 struggles with populism, Striving for gender equality in the police, Why social media have failed SyriaA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 19, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Prison program, violence in filmLetters to the editor for the Dec. 19, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA Japan-Russia step toward reconciliationThe two countries agreed on a move toward resolving a territorial dispute by first focusing on a common goal : joint development. If it works, the agreement may be a model for similar disputes in Asia.
The Monitor's ViewHow Obama can respond to Russian hackingAs more details emerge about Russian hacking during the 2016 election, the US must be careful about resorting to retaliation. The world needs agreements that lessen the fear of cyberwarfare.
Editor of 海角大神 to step downMarshall Ingwerson, editor of the 108-year-old news organization, announced he's taking a job as chief聽executive聽of The Principia, a nonprofit 海角大神 Science organization that runs a college in Illinois and pre-K-12 school in Missouri.聽
The Monitor's ViewA lesson dawns in Philippine drug warPresident Duterte鈥檚 support of vigilante killings of anyone suspected of drugs has not only brought demands for due process of law but more attention to the best solution: more concern for the healing of addicts.
The Monitor's ViewA new light on a dark problem: North KoreaAs North Korea becomes more dangerous, a fresh approach is needed to end this nuclear threat. Sanctions and threats have yet to work. Perhaps the US can reach the North Korean people with a message of hope.聽
The Monitor's ViewTweet less, talk moreReal conversations 鈥� in person 鈥� are still needed for understanding, especially for world leaders. Donald Trump鈥檚 tweets, such as those about China, are no substitute for meaningful dialogue.
The Monitor's ViewHow to let Christmas be ChristmasNow nearly a global event, Christmas has become contentious and commercial. Its meaning can be obscured if people feel pressure to give gifts. Yet in its popularity remains a hint of its purpose: an appreciation for a spiritual dawn.
Winning the war of ideasBad ideas can -- and will -- be beaten by better ideas. But the victory is rarely a quick one. Idea wars are won person by person.
Global NewsstandLetting democracy run its course, Speak up for Myanmar鈥檚 persecuted, Can the European Union survive?, Honoring Fidel Castro, In defense of global integrationA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 12, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Climate resolution, true freedomLetters to the editor for the Dec. 12, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhen an apology need not be demandedWith Japan鈥檚 leader set to make a historic visit to Pearl Harbor, the US is not asking for an apology, just as Japan did not ask Obama for one in his visit to Hiroshima. 聽Friends are like that.
The Monitor's ViewThe real battle in Aleppo and MosulIraq鈥檚 war on Islamic State in Mosul has one big difference from Syria鈥檚 war on Aleppo. It tries to protect civilians while Syria either attacks them or basic facilities. Iraq is on the side of history for humanitarian law.聽
The Monitor's ViewGermany鈥檚 shift toward a burqa banGerman leader Angela Merkel, once opposed to a ban on face veils, now favors them in certain public places. As much of Europe moves toward such bans, it must debate them with both practicality and compassion.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the EU can鈥檛 let a crisis go to wasteThe shared values of the European Union will not only help it survive each new challenge, such as the current one in Italy, but reshape how it lives up to its promise of continentwide peace and prosperity.