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The Monitor's ViewUkraine ceasefires: Why the mediators matterThe latest attempt at a Ukraine ceasefire was mediated by the EU's top leaders. The first one was mediated by the 57-nation OSCE. These supranational bodies are a good answer to Russia's super-nationalism聽
The Monitor's ViewFinding 'the next big thing'As productivity slows, experts ask if an era of innovation is over. Has the digital revolution lost its juice? Optimists say invention only drives more invention.
The Monitor's ViewIn India, a clean sweep for honest governanceAn anticorruption party's big election victory in India's capital may reflect a popular mood in many of the world's fast-growing cities: Urban poor seek honesty in officials.
The Monitor's ViewNigeria's ballots vs. Boko Haram's bulletsA delay of the Nigerian presidential election is unfortunate but perhaps necessary to ensure a credible vote. An improved democracy is the best weapon against terrorists.
The Monitor's ViewLearning to talk to enemiesFrom Russia to Iran to Cuba, the US or its allies have engaged morally suspect regimes that are prone to abuse diplomatic negotiations. Any talks with adversaries must have a good prospect of success to be justified.
Feeding a cycle of virtueSmart, sensitive policing is crucial in fighting crime and building healthy communities. And healthy communities build healthier ones.
Global NewsstandYemen's youth movement, King Abdullah's legacy, the call for anti-Semitism laws, Russia's defense of rogue states, human rights in SudanThis week's round-up of global commentary includes the power of Yemen's youth, a tribute to Saudi Arabia's late king, the need to protect Jews in Europe, Russia's questionable partnering with Iran, and human rights violations in Sudan.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Little help for China鈥檚 churches, the Net needs fast lanesLetters to the Editor for Feb. 9, 2015 weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewThe very model of a modern Arab democracyTunisia's newly formed elected government includes both Islamist and anti-Islamist parties. With much of the Arab world in turmoil, this model of tolerant pluralism needs to be the region's lodestar.
The Monitor's ViewA new king's duty to young SaudisWith a new monarch, Saudi Arabia must set a better example in reforms that appeal to disaffected young Muslims who may seek a purpose by fighting for Islamic State.
The Monitor's ViewSweet lures for China, RussiaDespite aggression against their neighbors, China and Russia are being offered a place in regional trade unions. This honey of an offer requires a different view of them than simply as bullies.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine's war of the pewsRussia's use of the Orthodox Church in its struggle over Ukraine has both divided churches in the war-town country and united them in seeking a common peace. They and the faithful, more than the fighting, may end this war.
The Monitor's ViewWhy beheading journalists backfiresThe Islamic State has now beheaded three journalists, the latest being Kenji Goto of Japan. His reports on the innocent in conflicts only highlights why groups like ISIL need a spotlight of journalistic truth on them.
Opportunity, hope, and urban coolCities form for all sorts of reasons -- location, resources, tradition. They thrive because of their people.
Global NewsstandJapan's role in the Arab world, elections in Ethiopia, addressing Islamophobia, press coverage of Charlie Hebdo, France-US friendshipThis week's round-up of global commentary includes calls for greater involvement of Japan in Arab countries, free and fair elections in Ethiopia, living with diverse beliefs, press coverage and US-France relations after the attack at Charlie Hebdo.
Readers RespondReaders Write: 海角大神ity in China and learning about race relations from historyLetters to the Editor for Feb. 2, 2015 weekly magazine
The Monitor's ViewRemodeling democracy, 800 years onGlobal surveys show rising distrust of traditional democracy, and many institutions. Yet other indicators suggest young people want different types of civic engagement. The media must probe beyond the politics of conflict.
The Monitor's ViewDousing China's puffing dragonChina has launched a campaign for nonsmokers and against nicotine addiction. Despite a lack of enforcement of current smoking bans and the government's addiction to tobacco revenue, China might become a model for other countries.
Global NewsstandMuslims around the world cannot sit idle, Freedom of expression comes with acceptable boundaries, Boko Haram鈥檚 massacre goes unnoticed, China-Latin America ties could reset global economic powers, Religious diversity disregarded within Irish societyThis week's round-up of commentaries includes calling Muslim world to act on growth of terrorism, the acceptable boundaries falling under freedom of expression, Boko Haram's massacre going unnoticed in the international world, strengthening of China-Latin America ties and disregard of religious diversity in Ireland.聽
Readers RespondReaders Write: The economy isn't rosy yet, and Islam is a religion of peace not warLetters to the Editor for Jan. 26, 2015 weekly magazine:聽Markowski:聽Rosy images of prosperity and employment are far from true.聽Bashir: Islamic militants have tarnished the name of Islam which is a religion of peace, not war.聽