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The Monitor's ViewThe bridges for peace in AsiaAn international court鈥檚 ruling is expected to challenge China鈥檚 claims to islands far from its shore. The ruling will be an opportunity for Asia to assert rule of law and a code of conduct for the many island disputes.
The Monitor's ViewActs of neighborly diplomacyAn African court for the first time convicts a former African despot. Latin America tries to mediate in Venezuela. Southeast Asia seeks a code of conduct in its disputed waters. Regions, and their neighborliness, still matter in this globalized era.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 best hope to curb migrants from AfricaAs more Africans take to the sea to reach Europe, the EU ramps up aid to improve governance and prosperity in key African nations. The EU is simply trying to speed up the progress Africa is already making.
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan shines a light on a dark pastA new president starts a truth and reconciliation commission about the island鈥檚 past repression with the hope of improving democracy and ties with China.
The Monitor's ViewWho should prevent violent extremism?More world leaders, weary of military efforts against terrorism, turn to preventing violent extremism. They鈥檙e seeking help from private groups and everyday folk in thwarting radicalization of young people.
A 'nation' with pride and purposeWith both resettlement and repatriation unlikely, the world's displaced people constitute the biggest refugee crisis in 70 years.
Global NewsstandParty to watch in Turkey?; Much to learn from Rwanda; Smart Cities competition will benefit urban areas; Distrust toward customers has big consequences; Russia must act to maintain status as shipping powerA roundup of global commentary for the May 30, 2016 weekly magazine.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: How to handle housing crisisLetters to the editor for the May 30, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA year after Charleston shooting, an ongoing need of forgivenessProsecutors seek the death penalty for Dylann Roof, even though many families of the victims forgave him 鈥� with President Obama praising their amazing grace.聽
The Monitor's ViewAn opening for peace in Afghanistan?After a US drone killed the Taliban leader, a new leader emerges whose background suggests he might not oppose peace talks with the Afghan government.聽All countries involved in possible negotiations must pursue this possibility聽鈥� especially Pakistan.
The Monitor's ViewAn Islamist party finds a path between extremesThe largest party in Tunisia鈥檚 parliament, Ennahda, declares that it is now a civil party, leaving its Islamic work behind as democracy takes hold under a new Constitution.
Trusting the power of the peoplePolitical parties are seldom beloved, but they keep the fires of politics burning when the people are busy with their lives.
The Monitor's ViewWhen officials try to recover from liesGovernment officials, after being caught in fraud, can also move to prevent such ethical lapses. Here are a few recent examples, from the US to China.
The Monitor's ViewThe impressive rise in global teamworkWhen it comes to working together to solve global issues, humanity has lately shown big improvements. Progress in international cooperation can beget progress.
Global NewsstandReturning to learning; Cuts to foreign aid shouldn鈥檛 happen; Safety is important as nuclear power plant plans move forward; Praise for Gambia鈥檚 climate change action; Home ownership part of Irish cultureA roundup of global commentary for the May 23, 2016 weekly magazine.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: The abortion debate, magazine layoutLetters to the editor for the May 23, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewTurning children of war into children of peaceThe surprise recovery of a girl abducted by Boko Haram points to progress in a global focus on children caught up in conflicts, and how to help them embrace their innocence.聽
The Monitor's ViewAs droughts expand, so must quenching reformsThe water crisis in many countries should be high on the agenda at the World Humanitarian Summit. But so should success stories in water resiliency.
The Monitor's ViewHas Brazil begun a moral reckoning?A corruption scandal has rolled over Brazilian society, claiming a president and putting many in jail. Now one big culprit, a construction firm, appears to be contrite. Will its 鈥榮incere鈥� apology trigger a moral catharsis?
The Monitor's ViewThe court鈥檚 restraint in church-contraceptive caseThe Supreme Court wisely avoids ruling directly in an apparent clash of religious liberty and access to contraceptives, citing a path for compromise.