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Ancient and modern politicsPreserving antiquities is important not just for culture and tourism. The ancient world is a reminder of the fleeting nature of human events.
Readers RespondReaders write: Bad precedent, a 108-year celebration, scientific agreementLetters to the editor for the Dec. 5, 2016 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandNorth Korea: fresh approach needed, International justice under attack, Turkey鈥檚 departure from democracy, Britain鈥檚 challenge, Iran鈥檚 tumultuous relationship with the USA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 5, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewGoodbye peak oil, hello peak demandInstead of running out of oil, the world may be able to leave some of it in the ground as transportation alternatives improve.
The Monitor's ViewSeeking truth, 21st-century styleThe growing popularity of 'fake news' offers an opportunity for everyone to stop, take a deep breath, and weigh the veracity of what they read online.
The Monitor's ViewA counternarrative for Boko Haram鈥檚 victimsAs Nigeria pushes back the violent jihadist group, the millions of victims of that war are in desperate need. Yet one need 鈥� resiliency 鈥� is being mirrored back to them by one woman鈥檚 images of hope.
The Monitor's ViewThe youthful path to ending Middle East warsOn the sixth anniversary of the Arab Spring, the region鈥檚 youth are even more embracing openness and freedom. They might help bring peace from below.
The Monitor's ViewWhy quality jobs are ahead, not behindAutomation, more than globalization, has changed the job market. If Donald Trump and others seek to 鈥榖ring back鈥� good jobs, they must first deal with people鈥檚 fears of automation 鈥� and learn from those who have adapted.
Beating the 'fake news' trap
The Monitor's ViewFidel Castro鈥檚 unusual gift to historyHis personal rule over decades was the longest in modern times, which has become an oddity in a time when more people embrace liberty and accountability.
Global NewsstandParaguay: the China of South America?, The liberal world order needs a new leader, Can we stand alone?, Striving for greatness, How to stem the exodusA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 28, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Election results, justice as modelLetters to the editor for the Nov. 28, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewCan the US really disengage from the world?So many nations have come to expect a global order based on shared values, often under US leadership, that President-elect Trump may be indicating flexibility on his 鈥楢merica First鈥� stance. Just look at two of his top foreign-policy appointments.
The Monitor's ViewThanks for the new giversFrom #GivingTuesday to 鈥榞iving circles,鈥� the forms of generosity are changing as young people seek closer bonds to the people and the causes that receive their time and money. They deserve thanks during this giving season.
The Monitor's ViewTunisia's hopes for truth to set it freeTo reconcile a nation torn by a brutal past, victims of past oppression in Tunisia are allowed to air their experiences in hopes their repressors will repent. A 鈥榯ruth鈥� commission aims to prevent cycles of revenge, setting a model for the Middle East.
What we get when we giveCharity is not just a way to help others. It is an outward indication of healthy, happy individuals and communities.
Global NewsstandThe US president-elect and Russia鈥檚 political trajectory, Tearing up the rule book, Threats will be neutralized, A darkness has descended, A sad day for AfricaA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 21, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Natural resources, importance of mentors, encouraging news, example in JapanLetters to the editor for the Nov. 21, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump鈥檚 鈥榝orgotten鈥� must include the homelessThe latest data again confirms a steady decline in homelessness, a result of local and federal efforts under both Obama and Bush. The key has been housing for the homeless and volunteers who form trusting bonds.
The Monitor's ViewAn end to Trump鈥檚 politics of anger?President Obama credits Trump鈥檚 victory to working-class anger at globalization. But globalization may not be the prime villain, and anger must be replaced by constructive empathy.