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Japan and South Korea: Don鈥檛 let history dictate the futureAddressing a sensitive past will let these two key democratic powers secure a tense region 鈥� and US interests. President Obama's sit-down with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President聽Park聽Geun-hye聽may have been the start of a needed rapprochement.
Global ViewpointEurope beware: Isolating Russia will turn it into Hitler's GermanyEurope should be working to integrate, not isolate, Russia. Punitive isolation is what the Treaty of Versailles did to post-World War I Germany, leading to Hitler鈥檚 rise and World War II. Instead, the West and Russia have everything to gain by Russia鈥檚 coming closer to the EU.- Global ViewpointEurope beware: Isolating Russia will turn it into Hitler's GermanyEurope should be working to integrate, not isolate, Russia. Punitive isolation is what the Treaty of Versailles did to post-World War I Germany, leading to Hitler鈥檚 rise and World War II. Instead, the West and Russia have everything to gain by Russia鈥檚 coming closer to the EU.
The Monitor's ViewAll bets are off in NCAA Tournament 2014Betting on the brackets during March Madness has turned an amateur college sport based on talent and teamwork into an idol of luck. Gambling on the NCAA Tournament may also turn out to be a fun-killer and an illusion of self-control.
The Monitor's ViewA rush to restore global order after CrimeaRussia's taking of Crimea has spurred a drive to save international norms, reflected in its expulsion from the G-8. This shows the deep desire to maintain a world order, not only to avoid conflicts but for further progress.- Readers RespondReaders Write: BDS movement and Israeli economy; EU's history of ill-treatment of IsraelLetters to the Editor for the March 24, 2014 weekly magazine:Without mentioning the BDS movement's successes, a recent article on Israel's growth in the cyber security sector reads like a pro-Israel propaganda piece.While reading about聽Europe's growing boycott of Israeli companies, I realized that European behaviors toward Israel have ranged from naive to hostile for decades.
What our freedom demandsIn the fight against heroin and other addictive substances, the slippery slope of self-gratification is too often overlooked and the need for self-control too often minimized.
The Monitor's ViewTo safeguard Asia, Obama must first deal with a test of penitenceObama wisely brings together the leaders of South Korea and Japan, a necessary step to reconcile them over their history and allow them to cooperate in defending Asia's security.
The Monitor's ViewCan Russia still act responsibly? In Libya vote, yes.Despite its Crimea crime, Russia votes at the UN to honor Libya's sovereignty against rebel attempts to steal the country's oil. The world order still needs that kind of Russia.
Global ViewpointYulia Tymoshenko: Crimea will always be UkrainianI feel sorry for the people of Crimea who fell for Russia's lie. The regime will soon show them that even the subtropics can have polar nights. Still, the most powerful Ukrainian army 鈥� that of freedom and democracy 鈥� marches on, fulfilling its mission, including the liberation of Russia.- Global ViewpointYulia Tymoshenko: Crimea will always be UkrainianI feel sorry for the people of Crimea who fell for Russia's lie. The regime will soon show them that even the subtropics can have polar nights. Still, the most powerful Ukrainian army 鈥� that of freedom and democracy 鈥� marches on, fulfilling its mission, including the liberation of Russia.
The Monitor's ViewSaving Ukraine from another Russian heistEven as the EU and US weigh more sanctions against Moscow, they must unite behind a plan to lift Ukraine into a stable democracy with a West-oriented economy. That would be the best deterrent to further Russian designs.
Global ViewpointCondoleezza Rice: Crimea shows US can鈥檛 step back and let others leadCondoleezza Rice states: 'The recent events [in Ukraine and elsewhere] should be a wake-up call to all Americans. I know we are tired and worried about our problems at home, but we cannot eschew the responsibilities of leadership and embolden those who don鈥檛 share our values.'- Global ViewpointCondoleezza Rice: Crimea shows US can鈥檛 step back and let others leadCondoleezza Rice states: 'The recent events [in Ukraine and elsewhere] should be a wake-up call to all Americans. I know we are tired and worried about our problems at home, but we cannot eschew the responsibilities of leadership and embolden those who don鈥檛 share our values.'
The Monitor's ViewTie GM apology to actionAfter news that it delayed a recall of cars with potentially lethal defect, GM apologies and puts remorse into action with reforms. Words of contrition these days must come with deeds.
The Monitor's ViewThe real West-Russia contest over UkrainePutin uses force for the Crimea secession and the West retaliates with sanctions. As power plays escalate over Ukraine's future, everyone should remember that聽 power and influence are not really at stake.
Global ViewpointUkraine crisis has pushed Germany to center stageWhere is Europe as Vladimir Putin is about to pocket Crimea? Or more to the point: Who is Europe? As Putin鈥檚 Crimean gambit unfolds, we don鈥檛 hear much from London and Paris. Germany has moved to center stage,聽touting its responsibility for world order and taking a more active role.- Global ViewpointUkraine crisis has pushed Germany to center stageWhere is Europe as Vladimir Putin is about to pocket Crimea? Or more to the point: Who is Europe? As Putin鈥檚 Crimean gambit unfolds, we don鈥檛 hear much from London and Paris. Germany has moved to center stage,聽touting its responsibility for world order and taking a more active role.
Tunisia鈥檚 model for bridging political and social dividesWhen any country enters a transition out of war or dictatorship, its citizens are full of hope that their leaders, economies, and societies will change. Yet too few transitions deliver.聽As seen in post-apartheid South Africa, the key to democratic transitions is political and social inclusiveness.- Tunisia鈥檚 model for bridging political and social dividesWhen any country enters a transition out of war or dictatorship, its citizens are full of hope that their leaders, economies, and societies will change. Yet too few transitions deliver.聽As seen in post-apartheid South Africa, the key to democratic transitions is political and social inclusiveness.