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Global NewsstandIran isn't ready to reform; diplomacy in the Middle East; sanctions in N. Korea; low oil prices; Canada's war on drugsA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 1, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Trump's appeal; children and dogs; the Monitor's purposeLetters to the editor for the Feb. 1, 2016, weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewThe year of living more honestlyA global ranking of countries on corruption finds more are improving. Are people more demanding of honest governance? If so, they are taking different paths.
The Monitor's ViewA calm lesson for the Zika scare from the Ebola crisisThe 2014-15 Ebola outbreak taught health workers some lessons that can be used to stem Zika. First lesson: Fear of an epidemic should not be allowed to create an epidemic of fear.
The Monitor's ViewAnother model of 海角大神-Muslim harmony?Talks to reunify the Mediterranean island of Cyprus are looking up, perhaps adding a new voice to others in the region that Muslim-海角大神 coexistence is possible. That鈥檚 a key tool against Islamic State.
The Monitor's ViewWhy even the Super Bowl needs a gambling shieldAs online gambling rises, UN and Olympic officials rush to prevent match-fixing by betting syndicates. Athletes who are clean deserve better protection from the corruption of gamblers.
A race that's about to get realEvery election year, a lot of American voters want to shake things up. The聽quadrennial question is whether "a lot" can carry the day.
The Monitor's ViewThe right campaign debate on how to fix 鈥榃all Street鈥�Presidential candidates rail against the financial industry, but the best reform may be happening with moves by big firms toward 鈥榩atient capitalism.鈥�
Global NewsstandChina's consumption economy; get used to low oil prices; sexual violence in Germany; pacifist Japan as diplomatic leader; fear and politicsA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 25, 2016, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: FIFA reform is essential; migrant workers; 'demand' for cheap goodsLetters to the editor for the Jan. 25, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewFor a world in gloom, a new torchbearerAt a gathering of hand-wringing world leaders in Switzerland, Canada鈥檚 new prime minister was all palms up, offering advice on how openness and fearlessness can help solve global challenges.
The Monitor's ViewRepelling terrorist attacks on youthA Taliban attack on a Pakistani university adds to the list of jihadi strikes on young Muslims. Youth in the Islamic world need more support, and can be enlisted to counter terrorist groups 鈥� rather than being recruited by them.
The Monitor's ViewNuclear deal hangs on Iran鈥檚 unfinished revolutionIran鈥檚 ability to abide by the nuclear deal, as well as its economic recovery, depends on a preelection debate over the secular authority of its reigning cleric, the supreme leader.
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan鈥檚 new woman leader: Why it鈥檚 about finding the next 鈥榗ool鈥� inventionThe island nation needs to tap key qualities of women and youth 鈥� creativity and collaboration 鈥� to bring innovation to its economy and reduce a dependency on China. Tsai Ing-wen鈥檚 victory is an attractive opportunity for that cultural change.
America's immigration labEach wave of immigration has reshaped the United States. Each wave has also worried those who arrived earlier.
Readers RespondReaders write: drones aren't the answer; Congress influences voters; better political discourseLetters to the editor for the Jan. 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandOrder from Middle East chaos; Iran and regional instability; a weakening Europe; Russia's economic woes; England's preventable floodingA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 18, 2015, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewSeeing mega-cities in a fresh lightWith most of humanity now living in urban areas, architecture鈥檚 most important award, the Pritzker Prize, has gone to a Chilean whose housing designs reflect the view of the urban poor: that cities are islands of promise and opportunity, not problems to be fixed.
The Monitor's ViewPowerball lottery jackpot: It's not a winning ticket for statesThe Powerball lottery jackpot hit a record high, only revealing how much states are addicted to gambling revenues while ignoring the effects of gambling on the poor.聽
The Monitor's ViewA big rethink in how to aid people beset by crisisThe world鈥檚 first humanitarian-aid summit this May should look beyond raising more money for those most in need because of disaster or war, despite near-record levels. A new view of local actors in a crisis is needed.聽