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The Monitor's ViewA hard lesson for China鈥檚 soft powerAn election in Hong Kong shows how much Beijing must improve on being a power known for attractive ideals, not its coercion of others.
An imperfect, important approachMany factors can be involved in suicide. Both pro- and anti-gun people increasingly understand that a firearm in a house doesn't help.
Global NewsstandRussia in Iran, global crackdown on ivory, work stoppage affects children, diplomacy in South Sudan, ultimatum from RussiaA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 5, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Feeding the world, more than biotechnologyLetters to the editor for the Sept. 5, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewPoor democracies that aren't poor in demanding honestyIn ousting a president who symbolized a corrupt elite, Brazil joins many other developing nations whose citizens have demanded honesty in elected government. Brazil can take lessons from anti-graft successes in India, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
The Monitor's ViewGoodnight, pre-K gapA study pops an inequality myth in finding American kids are not only better prepared for early schooling but those from lower-income or minority homes saw a reduced gap with white kids. One probable cause: better qualities of character.
Arts that enrich, engage, and enhanceScience and art are inseparable - for students and for all of us.
The Monitor's ViewIraq鈥檚 opportunity in the battle for MosulAs Iraq prepares to retake its second-largest city from Islamic State, it can use the expected victory to renew efforts to restore an historic harmony between Sunnis and Shiites.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 post-Brexit identity searchA Sept. 16 summit of the remaining EU leaders must start a deep search for what binds the European Union other than economic convenience and preventing war and atrocities.聽
The Monitor's ViewBritain鈥檚 audit of injusticeA society鈥檚 first step to reduce inequality is to make sure government provides services without bigotry. Britain鈥檚 new prime minister is trying a novel approach: an audit of government injustice.
Global NewsstandTurkish rally a positive sign, preelection prep a good move, Thai government best of bad choices, safety measures needed near water, world ignoring YemenA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 29, 2016 weekly magazine.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Food waste, gun control debateLetters to the editor for the Aug. 29, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHow humility won Colombia鈥檚 peace dealAs Colombians prepare to vote on a carefully crafted peace proposal that would end a long war, they must remember how each side in the talks had to learn humility, helped along by a focus on those who suffered most in the war.
The Monitor's ViewMuslims and Europe, swimming chic by chicBans in France on wearing 鈥榖urkini鈥� swimwear only alienates Muslims. Europe must find better ways to encourage integration, not feed into Islamic State鈥檚 playbook.
The Monitor's ViewA jihadist鈥檚 cultural redemptionA former leader in an Al Qaeda affiliate admits guilt 鈥� and regret 鈥� in a world court for destroying ancient artifacts in Timbuktu, Mali. His advice to jihadists: Save all of humanity鈥檚 cherished culture rather than destroy it.
The Monitor's ViewPulling kids from war鈥檚 rubbleGlobal reaction to children in conflicts 鈥� as soldiers, refugees, or among the injured 鈥� has improved as more nations presume innocence for the youngest and most vulnerable.
The Monitor's ViewA new approach to ending terrorismIn a TV speech, Morocco鈥檚 king appeals to the millions of Moroccans living in the West to counter the false arguments of Islamic State that might appeal to disaffected young Muslims and lead them to violent acts.
The Monitor's ViewFishing for peace in Asian watersA court ruling against China鈥檚 claims on islands has helped fuel military tensions in Asia. To get off the path to conflict, the region must pursue its common interests, starting with fisheries.
Testing the limits of compromiseSometimes there's no middle ground in a dispute over rights -- only a winner and a loser. That's when a higher sense of justice is needed.
The Monitor's ViewKids today, what do they know? Turns out, a lotFewer young people are engaging in risky behavior than only a quarter century ago. Why this moral shift in the next generation?