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Readers RespondReaders write: fish farms in the Great Lakes; Jerusalem's wallsLetters to the editor for the Nov. 16, 2015 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandEnding China's one-child policy; healing Japan's and South Korea's past; India needs its religious leaders; Greece and Turkey can stabilize the region; Britain should help its asylum seekersA round-up of global commentary for the Nov. 16, 2015 weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewDraftKings vs. the joy of athleticsNew York鈥檚 crackdown on fantasy-sports gambling sites like DraftKings reflects a desire to retain the purity and joy of athletics. Too many nonsport interests, from betting to drugs, infringe on the virtues of sports.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the world鈥檚 most generous country may yet be democraticMyanmar was declared the most generous country just two days after an election moved it closer to democracy. A spirit of egalitarian giving lies behind its steady progress toward freedom.
Help from a truer social networkDisrupting the social network that turns the alienated into jihadists isn't easy. The care and support of a real social network helps.
The Monitor's ViewRussia鈥檚 sports doping scandal: Why this one may be differentA report on Russia鈥檚 drug-fueled cheating in sports comes as the International Olympic Committee realizes it must put an emphasis on 鈥榗lean athletes,鈥� not just trying to catch the minority of athletes who cheat.
The Monitor's ViewA quiet revolution in Venezuela鈥檚 regimeA prosecutor who put away Venezuela鈥檚 most popular opposition figure has come clean on his role in the sham trial. His defection might turn a key election and be a model for those working in any authoritarian regime.
Readers RespondReaders write: Behind the Iran deal; Canada's short election cycleLetters to the editor for the Nov. 9, 2015 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandNorth Korea needs to progress; strengthen peace, not nukes; Palestinian women and terror attacks; Egypt's elections; demonstrations in South AfricaA round-up of global commentary for the Nov. 9, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewRomania鈥檚 turn at cleaning up governmentReflecting a global trend in anti-corruption protests, Romanians oust a prime minister, demonstrating an embrace of equality before the law.
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 handshake with Taiwan: A dragon lies down with a lambA historic summit between the presidents of Taiwan and China may be Beijing鈥檚 recognition that the Taiwanese prefer civic principles like freedom over ethnic or cultural ties.
The Monitor's ViewA Japan-South Korea healing momentAn unexpected summit on Monday suggests each country is ready to resolve issues about the past in order to deal with current challenges in Asia together.
The Monitor's ViewAnchors for rule of law on the high seasTwo actions in October may push Beijing to accept universal rules in maritime law: a UN court鈥檚 decision favoring the Philippines鈥� claim to islets taken by China and the transit of a US warship near a reef built up by the Chinese.
A middle-class state of mindEveryone agrees that a strong middle class is important. But being middle class is about more than economics.
The Monitor's ViewRyan expressed: the new US Speaker's healing wordsIn his inaugural speech as Speaker of the US House, Rep. Paul Ryan reminds legislators and all Americans what it takes to bring about 鈥榖oundless ... good.鈥�
Readers RespondReaders write: Mel King's contributions; TPP and climate crisis; fallen officersLetters to the editor for the Nov. 2, 2015 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandCanada's progressive direction; foggy forecast for US presidential election; security in Turkey; migrant crisis sinks into chaos; Russia's aging populationA round-up of global commentary from the Nov. 2, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewIn Turkey vote, a window on common identityA Nov. 1 election may confirm a trend seen in a June vote that Turkey may be joining those democracies finding unity on civic values. Will membership in the European Union follow?
The Monitor's ViewAn exemplary way to defeat Islamic StateThe war on Islamic State may not be won with military might or theological arguments but by providing role models for young Muslims seeking purpose and belonging. This would dry up the group鈥檚 recruitment stream.
The Monitor's ViewIndonesia鈥檚 promised 鈥榤ental revolution鈥� for honest governanceOne year into Joko Widodo鈥檚 presidency, his campaign hope for Indonesians to think differently about corruption needs help 鈥� from the people.