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The Monitor's ViewEurope must unite after Charlie Hebdo attackThe assault on press liberty in the killings at the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is only the latest crisis to befall Europe. Yet it should trigger a return to Europe's moral foundations.
The Monitor's ViewHow debt mercy helps drive US recoveryDebt 'deleveraging' in the US since the Great Recession has helped put many people and companies back on their feet. As painful as a bankruptcy or foreclosure may be, the US excels at giving second chances.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in hospitality plant seeds of peaceThe Arab and Turkish welcome of refugees from the long war in Syria sets an example of hospitality for the West. It creates both a moral counterpoint to the Islamic State and聽gratitude among refugees that may help peace efforts.
The Monitor's ViewRussia and Ukraine: a contest less of war and more of governanceLast year, Russia and Ukraine were in a military contest. This year, with each facing steep economic decline, they have turned inward in what can be seen as a contest of domestic reform. With its new-found freedoms, Ukraine may win.
The Monitor's ViewLessons for any company in AirAsia plane crashAfter the demise of AirAsia Flight 8501, the company CEO quickly apologized, comforted families of the victims, and sought solutions. In the history of corporate mea culpas, this one stands out.
The Monitor's ViewMerkel's history-making style for GermanyThe world's most connected country has seen its leader emerge as a well-connected global leader. Merkel's style of diplomacy will be tested in 2015, as it was in 2014 during the Ukraine crisis with Russia.
The Monitor's ViewFixing the 'broken windows' of policeThe killings of blacks by police in 2014 will continue to stir reform in 2015. One idea is to apply the crime-busting strategy known as 鈥榖roken windows鈥� to police themselves, accepting zero tolerance of even minor abuses.
Learning to expect surprisesFor nations as for people, flexibility, adaptability, and tolerance for a degree of messiness is the best approach for dealing with the unexpected.
The Monitor's ViewErasing borders of the mindInternational travel is growing, opening up new views of humanity. Cuba represents one new destination ready to reward the curious traveler.
The Monitor's ViewA new year, a warming economyWith the US economy growing faster than it has in more than a decade, the recovery may finally be broadening to include Main Street America.
Global NewsstandCIA鈥檚 flawed torture report, Russia needs a strategic policy to pull up the ruble, US-Togo鈥檚 partnership, Canada鈥檚 correctional facilities, and Pakistan needs to eliminate terrorism.This week's round-up of commentaries covers questioning the CIA鈥檚 flawed torture report,聽Russia needs a strategic policy to pull up the ruble,聽US-Togo鈥檚 partnership could aid the fight against Ebola and other threats,聽Canada鈥檚 correctional facilities emulate America鈥檚 system, and聽Pakistan needs a comprehensive approach to fighting terror.聽
The Monitor's View Amid bowl game hoopla: What about education?College football teams have become valuable brand names that promote their universities. But do they offer players a real education in return?
Readers Respond Reader Write:US must end gun violence, and US/NATO actions provoke RussiaLetters to the Editor for Dec. 29, 2014 and Jan. 05, 2015 weekly magazine:Beckett:聽US should not tell people in another country on what strategies to adopt, what laws to make, 聽and more over sensitive issues.聽Lesnjak:聽NATO/US actions provoke the Russians and President Vladimir Putin
The Monitor's ViewWhy Tunisia's election mattersA largely peaceful and honest vote provides a basis for further progress and keeps the high hopes of the Arab Spring alive.
Tsunami aftermath: The drive to move forwardHumans -- and humanity -- are more than the disasters that sometimes befall them. They recover. They rebuild. They live and laugh again.
The Monitor's ViewThe burden of Colorado's pot tourismSince Colorado legalized marijuana in 2014, it has placed a law-enforcement burden on neighboring states in coping with pot tourists. Now two border states want help from the Supreme Court. They deserve it.
The Monitor's ViewWhen children stand up to terrorAfter the mass killing of children in Pakistan, students in India hold vigils or say prayers for the victims. Such cross-border empathy by children should not only change leaders in Pakistan and India but help global efforts against terrorism.
The Monitor's ViewObama's Cuban invasionIn opening official ties with Cuba, President Obama made sure to focus on the Cuban people more than the Castro regime. Globalization, such as the Internet, has empowered individuals, making governments less important to the forces of change.
Oil, gas, and the Saudi factorSaudi Arabia's oil wealth gives it enormous influence in the world. Decisions made in Riyadh are felt from Moscow to North Dakota, Venezuela to Iran.聽
The Monitor's ViewTaliban massacre of children: how Pakistan must now changeThe Taliban massacre of school children, meant to avenge a military offensive, has stirred political leaders to unite. Perhaps this will lead to firm civilian control of the military and put an end to leniency toward all types of armed groups outside state authority.