A novel solution for the decline of opera; Cindy McCain urges civility on the anniversary of her husband's death   Opinions you may have missed. Save President Trump or weaken America? Just as the tariff wars with China accelerate, David Von Drehle has a fascinating piece about the choices that Chinese President Xi Jinping faces in the coming weeks — choices that may affect the outcome of the 2020 election. Contributing columnist Carl Bildt, former Swedish prime minister, examined  Trump’s sudden interest in buying Greenland from a clear-eyed, Scandinavian perspective. After the chief executives of nearly 200 companies issued a joint declaration on Monday suggesting corporations are responsible for more than just profits, our analysts had nearly as many thoughts about what to make of this news. Here are two: the first by David Ignatius  and a second by Megan McArdle . It has been a challenging season for opera lovers, reports Olivia Giovetti , who also offers a novel solution for a musical genre people typically either love or hate. Amid a fraught summer, and in memory of her late husband’s life of service to the nation, Cindy McCain asked Americans to recommit themselves to civility and the common good to help bridge “whatever divides us.” May your week ahead be civil. And thanks for reading. Michael Duffy Deputy Op-ed Editor Xi’s choice: Destroy Trump, or save him and weaken America The Chinese autocrat must finesse his statecraft if he wants to secure world-power status. David Von Drehle  •   Read more » Trump’s Denmark saga of the absurd Canceling visits now seems to be what remains of Arctic policy for the United States. Carl Bildt  •   Read more » Corporate panic about capitalism could be a turning point  The billionaire guardians of capitalism fear the system is failing. David Ignatius  •   Read more » It’s hard to argue against firms looking beyond investors. But let me try. There are better ways of pursuing social responsibility. Megan McArdle  •   Read more » To save opera, we have to let it die Holding fast to a retrograde idea of what art can be will hinder its ability to thrive. Olivia Giovetti  •   Read more » My husband, John McCain, was a man of civility. Americans can still learn from him. A renewal of civil engagement will help us meet the challenges of the future. Cindy McCain  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT     Share The Week in Ideas:          Twitter          Facebook    Trouble reading?  Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Week in Ideas or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from The Week in Ideas Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 Democracy Dies in Darkness