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The Monitor's ViewProtest, not numbness, in response to mass shootingsA rapid rise in mass shootings like the latest in San Bernardino should not lead Americans to resignation. Rather their search for a motive, the care for victims, and a debate over solutions instead reveal a protest for the power of good over evil.
The Monitor's ViewDiplomatic oil on Middle East's trouble watersThe region is in unprecedented turmoil, from Islamic State to Libya鈥檚 civil war, but almost as unprecedented are the attempts to negotiate the many conflicts.
The Monitor's ViewWhen nations step up for the global commonsFrom climate talks to the war on Islamic State, a few nations have lately shown greater global leadership. This wider embrace of humanity deserves notice.
The Monitor's ViewFalse promises in fantasy sports gambling聽New York鈥檚 lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel forces the companies to admit how few people win in wagering on fantasy sports 鈥� contradicting their previous claims of winning.
What we owe Earth's other predatorsHumans must be good stewards of Earth's creatures -- even of those that once vied with humans for dominance.
The Monitor's ViewA test for motives in banking: ending bonusesThe new head of Germany鈥檚 largest bank challenges the financial industry by questioning the use of bonuses as a worthy incentive for providing service to customers. High finance needs more such ethical reflection.
Readers RespondReaders write: keep guns in US military; water scarcity needs solutionsLetters to the editor for the Nov. 30, 2015 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandIslamic State as international threat; how to respond to terror; West waited too long in Syria; a new partnership with Russia; ending Africa's droughtA roundup of global commentary in the Nov. 30, 2015 weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewItaly's artful arsenal against Islamic StateThe prime minister plans to spend $1 billion in shaping the 鈥榗ultural identity鈥� of refugees from Syria and Iraq as a creative riposte to Islamic State鈥檚 destruction of art.
The Monitor's ViewWhere Muslims are a learning experienceith their strong diversity of faiths, college campuses are essential training grounds to teach tomorrow鈥檚 leaders about interfaith cooperation, including engagement with Muslims.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina鈥檚 pivot from PeronismSunday鈥檚 election of a president with a reconciliatory style may upend the populist ruling style created by Juan and Eva Per贸n.
Getting charity rightGiving is a thing of the heart. Giving in ways that don't lead to unintended consequences requires the head.
The Monitor's ViewThe other front against Islamic State: self-defeating fearPresident Obama pleads not to let fear of Islamic State or Syrian refugees play into IS hands. He鈥檚 right but must do more in this critical homefront against the purveyors of fear.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Japan's ultranationalism; fiscal tools for minority studentsLetters to the editor for the Nov. 23, 2015 weekly magazine
Global NewsstandRussians awake to Islamic threat; Indonesia could be a regional leader; Myanmar's emerging democracy; unifying the EU; Ireland and a 'Brexit'A roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 23, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHonesty鈥檚 force in a global drive against corruptionAttempts to measure the effects of corruption on an economy are welcome. But as people in more countries demand accountable government, a focus should also be put on measuring levels of honesty 鈥� to uphold models.
The Monitor's ViewThanksgiving lessons for the Syrian refugee debateAfter the Paris attacks, Americans are divided on Obama鈥檚 plan to let in 10,000 Syrian refugees. The timing is good: Thanksgiving can shed light on how much the nation鈥檚 tradition of hospitality should influence this decision.
The Monitor's ViewEU鈥檚 preemptive move on African migrationWhile debate rages in Europe over Syrian refugees, the EU starts to build consensus on immigration by offering aid to Africa to prevent migration. All the better to tackle root causes than symptoms.
Knowing when to open doorsBuilding a wall can protect people, property, and cultures. Tearing a wall down can promote human progress.
The Monitor's ViewAfter Paris, a global resolve to dispel Islamic State鈥檚 darknessThe Islamic State attacks in Paris bring sorrow and prayers, yet also a chance for sustained global unity in supplanting the false allure of a violent caliphate with hope for troubled Muslim youth and nations.