Commentary
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The Monitor's View South Africa revives a Mandela legacy
A new president may again put human rights as the country’s focus, symbolized by a move to not withdraw from the International Criminal Court.
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The Monitor's View Thai cave rescue: a metaphor on climate adaptation
The world’s empathy toward the boys and rescuers shows what is possible in unifying behind adaptation to other weather risks, including the effects of climate change.
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Readers Respond Readers write: Changes at a Chinese university, bringing historical context to current events, bringing families back together, learning more about...
Letters to the editor for the July 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
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The Monitor's View Why Trump can’t ignore Central America
As Europe has discovered with Africa, the US is learning again with its migrant crisis that poor and troubled neighbors cannot be shut off simply by more border security. Being secure requires being neighborly.
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The Monitor's View Can NATO use truth against Russian lies?
The alliance’s coming summit can be used to support nations in Europe that are learning how to counter Kremlin disinformation with ‘critical thinking’ among their citizens.
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The Monitor's View An impending revolution in Mexico
The incoming president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, promises a radical approach to ending corruption, one based on a view of people as moral. Yet he also assumes people only need to see a leader who sets a good example.
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Upfront Blog The largest patriotism
On July 4, which marks Independence Day in the United States, it is worth noting how America has helped reshape the idea of what patriotism is.
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How truth encircles the White House
The president’s own intelligence chief shows how to counter Mr. Trump’s misstatements about Russia’s role in the 2016 election.
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A peace in Africa cemented in forgiveness
Ethiopia and Eritrea ended a two-decade conflict with a deal that their two leaders say was based on forgiving each other for past offenses.
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Global Newsstand Troubled by the US Supreme Court’s upholding of Trump’s travel ban, Erdoğan’s reelection tilts toward authoritarianism, Why a stable Turkey is impo...
A roundup of global commentary for the July 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
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Why this World Cup final is like no other
Despite a small population, Croatia goes up against France – and against its own history of war and struggle.
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Trump’s demand for reciprocity with allies
On trade access and defense spending, he seeks an equality that requires rewriting the West’s social contract.
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Mexico as a haven for asylum seekers
As fewer Mexicans venture north, the country is working with the US to be a better haven for Central Americans fleeing fear.
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A big question for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
If the high court is ever to be depoliticized, nominees must show how their decisonmaking process reflects the virtues of self-government that lie at the heart of the Constitution.
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Global Newsstand Troubled by the US Supreme Court’s upholding of Trump’s travel ban, Erdoğan’s reelection tilts toward authoritarianism, Why a stable Turkey is impo...
A roundup of global commentary for the July 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
- Global Newsstand US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council puts funding in doubt, Glimmers of hope for refugees, UN’s resolution on Palestinians was mostly a w...
- Global Newsstand How Trump would have viewed an Obama-Kim summit, Trump-Kim summit sparks hope of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, Trump’s G7 affront to common valu...
- Global Newsstand In many ways, Qatar has benefited from its neighbors’ blockade, Qatar’s Arab neighbors should embrace Al Jazeera, Iran’s #MeToo moment begins, To t...
- Global Newsstand End of the nuclear deal will help Iran’s economy, The world should stand with Israel against Hamas, How Irish democracy overcame fake news, Putin p...
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Angels that keep us safe
Today’s contributor shares how a new way of thinking about angels has brought her comfort and calm even during troubling situations.
- Always a way out
- Out of the depths of depression
- Dissolve racism
- Morality and freedom
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South Africa revives a Mandela legacy
A new president may again put human rights as the country’s focus, symbolized by a move to not withdraw from the International Criminal Court.
- How truth encircles the White House
- A peace in Africa cemented in forgiveness
- Why this World Cup final is like no other
- Trump’s demand for reciprocity with allies
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Readers Respond Readers write: Changes at a Chinese university, bringing historical context to current events, bringing families back together, learning more about...
Letters to the editor for the July 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
- Readers Respond Readers write: Aiding inventors, story without political motivations, austerity for teachers, thoughtful journalism
- Readers Respond Readers write: Young reporters cover March for Our Lives
- Readers Respond Readers write: Understanding thinking in Taiwan, both sides of the issue, women pursuing professions
- Readers Respond Readers write: Global literature coverage, helpful piece about politics, esports phenomenon, Finnish solution
