All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewThe next step in Europe鈥檚 refugee crisisA mass sexual assault on women in Germany, allegedly by asylum seekers, has soured the welcome mood for refugees in Europe. Yet the best response is to more closely support migrants with rapid integration.
Finding the road to 鈥榟ome鈥�Yes, 'he鈥檚 a rescue.' He's also family. The gratifying saga of one castoff canine is also the story of many others.
Readers RespondReaders write: Not everyone is 'done' with church; Taiwan as a climate actorLetters to the editor for the Jan. 11, 2016, weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandUS interest rates signal change; Obama's calm leadership; democracy in Asia; women in Hollywood; Egyptian youth movementA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 11, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe 鈥榞ig economy'With 90 million Americans involved as buyers or sellers of services, this new way of working needs careful watching.
The Monitor's ViewVirtual reality gets more realA technology that offers an altered state of human consciousness 鈥� and a slew of ethical questions 鈥� is finally hitting the marketplace.
The Monitor's ViewGive winter a big hugTroms酶, Norway, 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, may provide lessons on how to enjoy cold and snow.
The Monitor's ViewThe underreported good newsStories of the world鈥檚 challenges abounded in 2015. But longer, deeper trend lines that show progress need reporting too.
The Monitor's ViewA firmer footing for 鈥榝ootball鈥�Under FIFA international soccer has grown corrupt. Will 2016 provide a turnaround?
The back story of what we buyAs consumers benefit from the ever expanding global market, ever greater vigilance is needed to ensure that products from far away are not the result of exploitation.
The Monitor's ViewA Muslim cleric鈥檚 lasting legacy of peaceSaudi Arabia鈥檚 execution of a prominent advocate of nonviolent dissent brought a largely nonviolent reaction among Shiites in the Middle East. The region needs a renewal of peaceful means of protest.
The Monitor's ViewWhen an election is not just about who governsAfter a violent civil conflict between 海角大神s and Muslims, the Central African Republic voted peacefully for a new government. The mere act of casting a vote sent a message of support for equality, and with it a desire to return to social harmony.
The Monitor's ViewThe measure of progress against Islamic StateThe retaking of Ramadi by Iraqi forces was only possible after some reconciliation between Sunnis and Shiites. That healing process begins in interfaith dialogues, which are underway in the holy city of Najaf.
The Monitor's ViewThe 鈥榟ealing鈥� aspect of a Japan-South Korea pact on 鈥榗omfort women鈥�The agreement brings restitution and an official apology to 46 Korean women 鈥� and also a shared recognition of each nation鈥檚 role in rising above differences toward working together in Asia.
The Monitor's ViewA bright hope for 2016: India and Pakistan reconcileA surprise visit on Christmas Day between the leaders of India and Pakistan hint at a mutual desire to no longer let historic tensions hinder their drive against poverty.
Readers RespondReaders write: screening before gun ownership; vegetarian diets are 'greener'Letters to the editor for the Dec. 28 & Jan. 4 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal benefits of green energy; legislatures role in climate change; Germany-Israel friendship; 'strong' leaders who talk tough; Bosnia's unsteady peaceA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 28 & Jan. 4 weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewA special Christmas in BethlehemVisits to the holy 海角大神 site are down, a result of renewed violence, but the restoration of a medieval church in Bethlehem hints at the message of light and peace needed to end the violence.
The Monitor's ViewA lesson for Europe in Spain鈥檚 startling electionThe Dec. 20 election shook up Spanish politics with a youthful vote for two new parties. With nearly half of young people unemployed, a new government must show the rest of Europe how to reduce a fear of economic innovation.
The Monitor's ViewThe Christmas message at work everywhereWith 1 in 122 persons displaced by conflict, the giving spirit toward strangers is more needed than ever. This Christmas, 海角大神s will again reflect the generous spirit found in the humble coming of Christ in a manger. As one global survey finds, humility often drives giving.